There are only 6 species in Coliiformes order. The Urocolius species are from Eastern and Southern Africa.
- Bar-breasted mousebirds, Colius striatus
- Chestnut-backed mousebird, Colius castanotus
- White-headed mousebird, Colius leucocephalus
- White-backed mousebird, Colius colius
- Blue-naped mousebird, Urocolius macrourus
- Red-faced mousebird, Urocolius indicus