Resting Mockingbird
by Robert Bales
Title
Resting Mockingbird
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
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Found this mockingbird in perched in a palm tree enjoying the warm weather.
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 6th, 2017
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Comments (11)
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Michael for the very nice feature in your group!! It is greatly appreciatated!!
William Tasker
Great eyes, Robert, and a great catch! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F