Northern mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America, of the family Mimidae.

Family: Mimidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern

About the Northern mockingbird

The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America, of the family Mimidae. The species is also found in some parts of the Caribbean, as well as on the Hawaiian Islands. It is typically a permanent resident across much of its range, but northern mockingbirds may move farther south during inclement weather or prior to the onset of winter. The northern mockingbird has gray to brown upper feathers and a paler belly. Its tail and wings have white patches which are visible in flight. The species is known for its ability to mimic bird calls and other types of sound, including artificial and electronic noises. Studies have shown its ability to identify individual humans and treat them differently based on learned threat assessments. It is an omnivore and

Fun Facts About Northern mockingbird

The species is known for its ability to mimic bird calls and other types of sound, including artificial and electronic noises.
The species breeds from southeastern Canada throughout the United States to the Greater Antilles.
The northern mockingbird has gray to brown upper feathers and a paler belly.
The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America, of the family Mimidae.
The mockingbird is influential in United States culture, being the state bird of five states, appearing in book titles, songs and lullabies, and making other appearances in popular culture.

Conservation Status

The Northern mockingbird is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

View on IUCN Red List →

Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Mimidae
Genus	Mimus
Species	Mimus polyglottos

Range & Habitat