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Northern Mockingbird Perched On My Back Fence (Mimus polyglottos)

Near My Home

Southwest Florida

Florida, USA

 

If I’m unsure what to post, I can always count on my friendly neighborhood mockingbird.

 

The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America. This bird is mainly a permanent resident, but northern birds may move south during harsh weather.

 

This species has rarely been observed in Europe. The northern mockingbird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, "many-tongued mimic".

 

The northern mockingbird is an omnivore. It eats both insects and fruits. It is often found in open areas and forest edges but forages in grassy land.

 

The northern mockingbird breeds in southeastern Canada, the United States, northern Mexico, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and the Greater Antilles.

 

The northern mockingbird is listed as of Least Concern according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). – Wikipedia

 

 

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Uploaded on November 11, 2022
Taken on March 5, 2020