Bahama Mockingbird
NameBahama Mockingbird
Common NameBahama Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus gundlachii
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown with darker streaking, especially on the back and crown. Underparts are whitish to pale buff, often with faint streaking on the flanks and breast. Wings are dark with two prominent white wing bars and white edging on the tertials. The long tail is dark with white tips on the outer feathers. A distinct dark malar stripe is present.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its rich, varied, and often repetitive song, which frequently incorporates imitations of other birds. Calls include harsh churring notes and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangePrimarily found in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and parts of Cuba. Occasionally observed as a vagrant in southern Florida.
Identifying Featureslarge size for a mockingbird, long tail, streaked brown upperparts, pale underparts with faint streaking, two white wing bars, dark malar stripe, complex and varied song
Description
The Bahama Mockingbird is a large, slender songbird with a long tail and streaked brown plumage. It is known for its complex and varied song, often mimicking other bird species. This species is typically found in scrublands and dry forests.
