Coliiformes
The Coliidae are a small order of 6 species of birds in two genera, Colius and Urocolius. Collectively they are known as mouse-birds. They are found in Africa. An unusual aspect of these birds is their ability to point all four toes forward.
| Family | Common name | Total number |
| Coliidae | Mousebirds | 6 (2 genera) |
BIODIVERSITY:
Currently there are known to be 14 subspecies of Colius birds. Some place the birds into just one family, Colius.
BIOGEOGRAPHY:
Mousebirds are restricted to Subsaharan Africa. In fact, they are the only order of birds to be restircted to this continent!
Link to Coliiformes Sites:
Animal Diversity Web (Species of Mousebirds)
By Rob Nelson
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