White-banded Mockingbird
NameWhite-banded Mockingbird
Common NameWhite-banded Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus triurus
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are greyish-brown, with a faint white supercilium. The wings are dark with two broad white wing-bars, forming a distinctive white patch. The underparts are whitish, becoming rufous on the undertail coverts. The long tail is dark with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and melodious song, which often includes mimicry of other bird species. It can sing for extended periods from an exposed perch, incorporating whistles, trills, and harsh notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and southern South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is migratory in some parts of its range, moving north during the austral winter.
Identifying Featuresprominent white wing-bands, rufous undertail coverts, long tail with white outer feathers, greyish-brown upperparts, varied mimetic song
Description
This medium-sized mockingbird is characterized by its striking white wing-bands and rufous undertail coverts. It is an active and often conspicuous bird, known for its varied song and mimicry, frequently seen perched prominently in open habitats.
