Gray catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
The gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis), also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family.
About the Gray catbird
The gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis), also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of the "catbird" genus Dumetella. Like the black catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris), it is among the basal lineages of the Mimidae, probably a closer relative of the Caribbean thrasher and trembler assemblage than of the mockingbirds and Toxostoma thrashers. In some areas it is known as the slate-colored mockingbird.
Fun Facts About Gray catbird
- It is the only member of the "catbird" genus Dumetella.
- In some areas it is known as the slate-colored mockingbird.
Conservation Status
The Gray catbird is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Mimidae |
| Genus | Dumetella |
| Species | Dumetella carolinensis |
Range & Habitat
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