Dumetella carolinensis

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Dumetella carolinensis, commonly known as the gray catbird, is a North American songbird recognized for its catlike calls and remarkable ability to mimic other birds’ songs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird species
passerine
songbird
averageLength 21 cm
8.3 in
averageMass 35 g
breedingRange central United States
eastern United States
southern Canada
class Aves
clutchSize 2–5 eggs
commonName gray catbird
grey catbird
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet berries
fruits
insects
spiders
eggColor turquoise blue
family Mimidae
foragingStratum low trees
shrubs
genus Dumetella
habitat dense shrubs
forest edges
suburban gardens
thickets
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
migratoryBehavior migratory
nativeTo North America
nestLocation dense shrubs
nestType cup nest
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
plumageColor black cap
rusty undertail coverts
slate-gray
socialBehavior territorial during breeding season
tailType long tail
taxonRank species
urbanAdaptation tolerant of human-modified habitats
vocalizationAbility mimicry of other birds
vocalizationType catlike call
song
winteringRange Caribbean
Central America
Mexico
Southern United States
surface form: southeastern United States
yearDescribed 1766

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Mimidae notableMember Dumetella carolinensis