Northern Mockingbird
Northern Mockingbird (<em>Mimus polyglottos</em>) is a species of Mockingbirds, Thrashers (<em>Mimidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a species of Mockingbirds, Thrashers (Mimidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A gray songbird famous for mimicking other birds, machines and sounds, weaving them into endless songs; sings by day and night; defends its territory fiercely; the state bird of several US states.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Mimus; binomial: Mimus polyglottos; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 22-26cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
