Birds of Chile - 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 vocalizations, especially their ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. Their colouring tends towards dull greys and browns . There are 3 species which occur in Chile.

  • Patagonian Mockingbird Mimus patagonicus
  • White-banded Mockingbird Mimus triurus (A)
  • Chilean Mockingbird Mimus thenca (E)

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