Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 749,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 3.26 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be local and relatively uncommon (del Hoyo et al. 2001). The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Kenya | extant | native | yes | |||
| Somalia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Tanzania | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Bogol Manyo - Dolo |
| Kenya | Amboseli National Park |
| Kenya | Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves |
| Kenya | Shaba National Reserve |
| Kenya | Tsavo West National Park |
| Somalia | Aangole - Farbiito |
| Somalia | Arbowerow |
| Somalia | Balcad Nature Reserve |
| Somalia | Buulobarde |
| Somalia | Far Waamo |
| Somalia | Jasiira lagoon and Muqdisho islets |
| Somalia | Jowhar - Warshiikh |
| Somalia | Laag Dheere |
| Somalia | Xarardheere - Awale Rugno |
| Somalia | Xawaadley reservoir |
| Tanzania | Longido Game Controlled Area |
| Tanzania | Mkomazi National Park |
| Tanzania | Nyumba ya Mungu reservoir |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 1400 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Pets/display animals, horticulture | international |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: White-headed Mousebird Colius leucocephalus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/white-headed-mousebird-colius-leucocephalus on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.