Long-tailed Mockingbird
NameLong-tailed Mockingbird
Common NameLong-tailed Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus longicaudatus
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown with darker streaking on the back and crown. It features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a distinct dark eye-stripe. The underparts are whitish, often with some streaking on the flanks. Wings are dark with two noticeable white wing bars, and the very long tail is dark with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a complex and melodious song, which often includes imitations of other bird species. It can sing for extended periods from prominent perches.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western South America, found along the Pacific coast from southwestern Ecuador through Peru to northern Chile.
Identifying FeaturesVery long tail, Prominent white supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Streaky grayish-brown upperparts, White underparts, Dark wings with white wing bars
Description
The Long-tailed Mockingbird is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its exceptionally long tail and streaky brown and white plumage. It is often found in arid and semi-arid environments, where it forages on the ground or in low vegetation. Like other mockingbirds, it is known for its varied and often imitative vocalizations.
