Chilean Mockingbird
NameChilean Mockingbird
Common NameChilean Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus thenca
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, contrasting with whitish to pale buff underparts. It features a distinct white supercilium above a dark eye-line. The wings are darker with pale feather edgings, and the long tail has prominent white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its complex and highly varied song, which often includes imitations of other bird species. Its vocalizations are typically a series of repeated phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Chile, found from the Atacama region south to the Los Lagos region, inhabiting central and southern parts of the country.
Identifying FeaturesLong tail with white outer tail feathers, Prominent white supercilium, Grayish-brown upperparts and whitish underparts, Slender, slightly decurved bill, Varied and imitative song
Description
The Chilean Mockingbird is a medium-sized passerine bird endemic to Chile, known for its long tail and varied song. It is often seen perched conspicuously or foraging on the ground in open habitats.
