Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Mimidae
About
The gray catbird, also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of the "catbird" genus Dumetella. Like the black catbird, it is among the basal lineages of the Mimidae, probably a closer relative of the Caribbean thrasher and trembler assemblage than of the mockingbirds and Toxostoma thrashers. In some areas it is known as the slate-colored mockingbird.
Fun Fact
Gray Catbirds can recognize and eject eggs of the Brown-headed Cowbird from their nests—and cowbirds have not been able to evolve around this defense.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat mealworms, earthworms, beetles, and other bugs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance