The Northern Mockingbird

Common Name: Northern Mockingbird

Scientific Name: Mimus polyglottos

Habitat: Look for Northern Mockingbirds in towns, suburbs, backyards, parks, forest edges, and open land at low elevations.

Range: The Northern Mockingbird lives in the United States in its entirety.

Interesting Fact: Northern Mockingbirds continue to add new sounds to their repertoires throughout their lives. A male may learn around 200 songs throughout its life.

Source: Cornell, University (2009). Northern Mockingbird. Retrieved April 17, 2009, from All About Birds Web site: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/id

Picture retrieved from: http://sdakotabirds.com/species/photos/northern_mockingbird_1.jpg