| The six mousebird species, all in Africa, have long been considered outliers among modern birds with no clear affinities. |
| Sugar preferences of a generalist nonpasserine flower visitor, the African Speckled Mousebird. |
| Some species, especially of arid zones, belonging to the pigeon, finch, mousebird, button-quail and bustard families are capable of sucking up water without the need to tilt back their heads. |
| The six species of mousebird are restricted to Africa. |
