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Red-faced Mousebird
Rooiwangmuisvoël · Urocolius indicus
A smooth blue-grey mousebird with a bright red face mask, more streamlined than the Speckled Mousebird and a much stronger flier, whistling as it speeds overhead. Small flocks roam open woodland and gardens feeding on fruit, leaves and flowers, present in the park all year round.
Log your Red-faced Mousebird sighting — free →How to identify it
Sleeker grey mousebird with a bare red face and bill; flies fast and straight, unlike the floppy Speckled.
Listen for its call
Whistled "tit-wee" call, often given in fast flight.
Where to see it in Kruger
Open woodland and camp gardens throughout, often flying overhead in groups.
Did you know
It zooms through the air in fast straight lines like a little grey arrow.
Often confused with
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