Mockingbird #4
by Robert Bales
Title
Mockingbird #4
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
Found this mockingbird in our backyard looking for some food..
The Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos, is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America. This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema Natu in 1758 as Turdus polyglottos.
The Northern Mockingbird breeds in southeastern Canada, the United States, northern Mexico, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and the Greater Antilles. It is replaced further south by its closest living relative, the Tropical Mockingbird. The Socorro Mockingbird, an endangered species, is also closely related, contrary to previous opinion.The bird is the state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
The mockingbird was given its name because of its ability to mimic the calls of dozens of other bird species. In fact, the mockingbird's Latin name, Mimus polyglottus, means many-tongued mimic. The mockingbirds has even been known to mimic the sounds of dogs and sirens! The mockingbird is especially vocal on moonlit spring nights.
The mockingbird is very territorial. It dives and attacks intruders that come too close to its territory. It may even attack its own reflection!
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April 22nd, 2016
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William Tasker
Gorgeous tones throughout, Robert. I loved the capture of its eye. Superb. I enjoyed viewing this fine nature photograph and have featured it on the homepage of the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group.
Caitlyn Grasso
The light on this detailed capture is exceptional! L/F/t (You are so right about "vocal on moonlit spring nights." The one outside my window for several years had a repertoire of different alarm clock sounds--over and over again, for hours every night! )
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Caitlyn for the nice comment and the LFT!! We did the same with the sounds!!
Bill And Deb Hayes
Excellent closeup of this mockingbird Robert with wonderful colors and details plus the background is fantastic. (L/F) Bill and Deb Hayes
Anita Faye
Robert, intense Mockingbird portrait! Featured on Poetic Poultry Group! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Don Columbus
Congratulations Robert, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"! I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Jim Cook
Beautiful closeup of this bird. Excellent clarity and detail. L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Jim for the comments and the detail comments along with the LF!!
Miroslava Jurcik
Beautiful bird ,composition and tone !! l/f/t
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the great comment and the one on the tones along with the LFT!!