Chalk-browed Mockingbird
NameChalk-browed Mockingbird
Common NameChalk-browed Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus saturninus
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe Chalk-browed Mockingbird has a greyish-brown back with darker streaking, a prominent white supercilium (brow) above a dark eye-stripe, and pale grey to whitish underparts. Its wings and long tail are darker, often with some pale edging.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its complex and varied song, which frequently incorporates mimicry of other bird species. It can sing for extended periods, especially during the breeding season, with a mix of whistles, trills, and harsh notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across central and eastern South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open environments.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, streaked grey-brown back, pale underparts, long tail, mimicry in song
Description
This medium-sized mockingbird is characterized by its distinctive white supercilium and varied, often mimetic, song. It is an active bird, frequently seen foraging on the ground or in low vegetation for a diverse diet of insects and fruits.
