The northern mockingbird is the state bird of five states in the United States, a trend that was started in 1920, when the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs proposed the idea.

Dec 7, 2016 · Mockingbirds have small heads, a long, thin bill with a hint of a downward curve, and long legs. Their wings are short, rounded, and broad, making the tail seem particularly long in flight. …

The Northern Mockingbird, a familiar sight and sound across much of North America, is far more than just a pretty face and a talented mimic. This adaptable bird boasts a complex life history, a significant …

The male Northern Mockingbird sings to defend territory and attract a mate, often leaping a few feet in the air and flapping his wings while singing. The early stage of courtship involves the male and …

Mockingbirds are a group of birds that constitute the family Mimidae. Endemic to the New World, they earn their name from their expertise in mimicking the songs of other birds. Besides their role in …

Mockingbird, any of several versatile songbirds of the New World family Mimidae (order Passeriformes). The common, or northern, mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is well known as a mimic; it has been …

There are at least 16 mockingbird species that exist in the world. Although North America is only home to the Northern Mockingbird, there are several different mockingbird species that live within South …

Medium-sized songbird with a relatively long tail, small head, and short bill. Gray above and paler whitish below. Note white wingbars and large white patch at the base of the primaries. Found in a …

Mockingbirds are one of the most commonly noticed birds in the state. They are either applauded for their audaciousness or cursed for their persistence in nocturnal singing or in the defense of their …

Mockingbirds are any of about 16 species of passerine birds. Only one of these species, the northern mockingbird, is found in the United States, and the others are found throughout the American …