noun
- A small African bird with a long tail, gray or brown plumage, and a crest, belonging to the family Coliidae.
Usage: Also called a coly.; Found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
Examples
- The mousebird is named for its mouse-like appearance and behavior.
- Mousebirds are known for their ability to hang upside down from branches.
- A flock of mousebirds moved through the acacia trees in search of fruit.
- The mousebird's long tail helps it balance while feeding.
- Ornithologists study mousebirds to understand their unique adaptations to African savannas.