1. a small African bird with a long tail and crested head, also called a mousebird
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The coly perched on the acacia branch, its long tail swaying in the breeze.
• Colies are known for their ability to hang upside down while feeding.
• The speckled mousebird, a type of coly, is common in southern Africa.
• We spotted a group of colies moving through the thornbush together.
• The coly’s crest stood upright as it called to its mate.