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Adult tropical mockingbirds are 23 to 25.5 cm (9.1 to 10.0 in) long. The tropical mockingbird forages on the ground or low in vegetation; it also captures flying insects such as swarming termites on the wing. It is omnivorous; its diet includes a variety of arthropods (such as spiders, grasshoppers, and beetles),seeds, small fruits and berries, larger cultivated fruits (such as mangoes), lizards, bird and lizard eggs, the contents of bird feeders, and human food.
Northern Mockingbird
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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. This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema Naturæ in 1758 as Turdus polyglottos. The northern mockingbird is renowned for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, 'many-tongued mimic.' The northern mockingbird has gray to brown upper feathers and a paler belly. Its wings have white patches which are visible in flight.
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. It is replaced further south by its closest living relative, the tropical mockingbird. The Socorro mockingbird, an endangered species, is also closely related, contrary to previous opinion. The northern mockingbird is listed as of Least Concern according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The northern mockingbird is known for its intelligence and has also been noted in North American culture. A 2009 study showed that the bird was able to recognize individual humans, particularly noting those who had previously been intruders or threats. Also birds recognize their breeding spots and return to areas in which they had greatest success in previous years. Urban birds are more likely to demonstrate this behavior. Finally, the mockingbird has influenced United States culture in multiple ways. The bird is a State bird of 5 states, has been used in book titles, and has also been used in popular songs and lullabies among other appearances in U.S. culture.
Northern mockingbird. Los Angeles. California.
I headed out this morning with the encouragement of a friend hoping to get some good shots of a bald eagle. I managed a few eagle shots but my favorite of the morning is this Northern Mockingbird with a bug in its beak, flying in the light with a nice dark background to set it apart. Hey, it's a raptor at heart.
Eastern Mockingbird
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Eastern Mockingbird
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Our Mockingbird used to be one of the most timid birds in the yard - not anymore. He's also one of the largest.
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Captured this Northern Mockingbird at the Atlanta Botanical Garden during golden hour. (Mimus polyglottos)
The Northern Mockingbird is known for its remarkable mimicry, earning them the nickname "American Nightingale”. They typically sing from February through August, and again from September to early November. A male may have two distinct repertoires of songs!
Photographed consuming a multitude of delicious berries on Hilton Head Island at Jarvis Creek Park, SC, USA
"No Motorized Vehicles"...flying and hopping only!
Florida's State Bird is the Northern Mockingbird, They are fairly widespread in Florida, which is one good reason to make them the State Bird : ) Though not brightly-colored, they are prolific singers. True to their name, mockingbirds mimic other birds songs, often repeating a sequence of notes several times.
Eastern Mockingbird
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While all of the small birds were still out there with them, it was a morning for the big birds in the backyard today.
Angier, NC 1.2.2021