Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Mimidae
About
The northern mockingbird is a mockingbird commonly found in North America, of the family Mimidae. The species is also found in some parts of the Caribbean, as well as on the Hawaiian Islands. It is typically a permanent resident across much of its range, but northern mockingbirds may move farther south during inclement weather or prior to the onset of winter. The northern mockingbird has gray to brown upper feathers and a paler belly. Its tail and wings have white patches which are visible in flight.
Fun Fact
Northern mockingbirds can learn over 200 different songs during their lifetime, and they sing through the night during breeding season — unpaired males may sing non-stop for hours under streetlights.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Urban areas and open woodlands
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
8-10 years
Threats
- Deforestation
- Illegal Logging