Black Catbird
NameBlack Catbird
Common NameBlack Catbird
Scientific NameMelanoptila glabrirostris
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)36.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely glossy black, often showing a subtle bluish or purplish sheen in good light, particularly on the head and upperparts. The bill, legs, and eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a wide range of melodious whistles, warbles, and mimicry, interspersed with distinctive cat-like mewing calls, similar to its North American relatives.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, including parts of Mexico (Yucatán, Campeche, Quintana Roo), northern Belize, and northern Guatemala.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely glossy black plumage, Slender, dark bill, Dark eyes, Cat-like mewing calls, Melodious and varied song
Description
The Black Catbird is a medium-sized songbird entirely covered in glossy black plumage. It is known for its slender bill and its melodious, varied vocalizations, which often include cat-like mews.
