Mockingbird

I love the song of the mockingbird, the bird of four hundred voices. I love the color of jade, and the enervating perfume of flowers, but most of all, I love my brother, Man.

A wide variety of mockingbird species are found in South America.

Look! A mockingbird!

A mockingbird sang in the other room.

The Northern Mockingbird has the “Least Concern” status by the IUCN. There are an astounding 33 million individuals worldwide. Their breeding season occurs during the warm months (May–August). A female will have 2–3 broods a year, each time laying up to 6 eggs.

The Northern Mockingbird is a small grayish-white bird with white patches on the wings. They have long tails for their size. Males and females look identical. They weigh between 45–60 g and have a wingspan between 12–14 in.

The Northern Mockingbird is a common sighting. They live everywhere in the continental United States year-round. They are also present in most of Mexico. This species is not migratory. They can thrive in a variety of habitats which contribute to their success as a species. Shrubland, deserts, and even lawns are suitable for the Mockingbird.