Birds of Puerto Rico - Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Mimidae

The Mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance.

  • Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis (A)
  • Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos
  • Pearly-eyed Thrasher, Margarops fuscatus

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