16 Facts About Northern mockingbird

Northern mockingbird is a mockingbird commonly found in North America.

The northern mockingbird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, "many-tongued thrush".

The northern mockingbird has gray to brown upper feathers and a paler belly.

Northern mockingbird is an omnivore, eating both insects and fruits.

The northern mockingbird is listed as of least concern according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature .

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Northern mockingbird is a medium-sized mimid that has long legs and tail.

Northern mockingbird's lifespan is observed to be up to 8 years, but captive birds can live up to 20 years.

The mockingbird is generally a year-round resident of its range, but the birds that live in the northern portion of its range have been noted further south during the winter season.

Sightings of the Northern mockingbird have been recorded in Hawaii, southeastern Alaska, and three times as transatlantic vagrants in Britain, most recently in Exmouth, Devon, UK in February and March 2021.

The mockingbird is thought to be at least partly migratory in the northern portions of its range, but the migratory behavior is not well understood.

Islands that saw introductions of the Northern mockingbird include Bermuda, Barbados, St Helena, Socorro Island, the Cayman Islands and Tahiti.

The drive for fruits amid winter has been noted for the geographic expansion of the Northern mockingbird, and in particular, the fruit of Rosa multiflora, a favorite of the birds, is a possible link.

The Northern mockingbird possesses a large song repertoire that ranges from 43 to 203 song types and the size varies by region.

Northern mockingbird is a species that is found in both urban and rural habitats.

Song of the northern mockingbird inspired many American folk songs of the mid-19th century, such as "Listen to the Mocking Bird".

Northern mockingbird is the state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, and previously the state bird of South Carolina.