Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos · Mockingbirds and Thrashers
The Northern Mockingbird is a slender, gray songbird celebrated for its remarkable vocal abilities. Its scientific name, *Mimus polyglottos*, aptly translates to "many-tongued mimic," reflecting its talent for imitating a wide array of sounds. This adaptable species is a familiar sight in many North American landscapes.
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215 calls·first heard Jun 27·last 12h ago
When it's heardpeak 5a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Adults are gray to brown on their upperparts and pale gray to whitish underneath. Sexes appear similar.
- Darker wings feature two white wing bars and large white patches, especially noticeable in flight.
- A long, dark tail with conspicuous white outer tail feathers is often held cocked.
- The bill is black, sometimes brownish at the base, and slightly decurved. Eyes are typically light green-yellow or yellow.