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Northern Mockingbird
The gray virtuoso — plain plumage, unmatched mimicry, and a midnight singing habit.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
ID marks
Slim gray bird, long tail, white wing patches flash in flight
Size
9–11 in
Song
Endless mimic medleys — each phrase repeated 2–6 times
Feeder
Fruit, mealworms, raisins — territory defender