Size: Length; 36cm. Weight; 55g

Habitat and Distribution: Southern Africa. Forest edges and clearings, open woodland and dense scrub.

Age: In captivity up to 12 years

Groups and Breeding: Nest in trees in a large open bowl made up of twigs, leaves, cobwebs, and lichen. Lay up to 3 eggs which are incubated by both birds for a period of around 11 days.

Diet: Mostly fruit, also flowers, buds and nectar.

• One of the six species which make up the family Coliidae (mousebirds).
• Very social birds living in family groups of usually around 8 birds.
• When at roost, the family group will huddle together very closely.
• They have very flexible feet and can turn all four toes forwards, which gives them extra agility; they can even eat hanging upside-down!