List of Birds of South Carolina - 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' appearance tends towards dull grays and browns in plumage. In South Carolina, three species have been recorded.

  • Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
  • Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos
  • Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum

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