It is a common in southern Africa from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Zambia and Tanzania south to the Cape.

Its habitat is savanna with thickets, fynbos scrub, other open woodland, gardens and orchards.

[2] There are a total of five recognized subspecies:[3] This bird is about 34 cm (13 in) long, with the tail comprising approximately half the length.

[2] The crested head and breast are pale cinnamon with a red bill and eye mask.

[2] The red-faced mousebird is a frugivore which subsists on fruits, berries, leaves, seeds and nectar.