Scientific name: Urocolius macrourus
Order: Coliiformes
Family: Coliidae

Also called Blue-naped Coly

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This is a dry country bird which feeds mainly on fruit but supplements this diet with leaves, flowers and buds. Interestingly world populations have declined in some areas (notably in Nigeria) while in Senegal the numbers have increased. It is probable that the introduction of neem trees from Asia have contributed to this success.