Singing Mockingbird
by Robert Bales
Title
Singing Mockingbird
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
Found this mockingbird singing during the golden hour near Yuma, Arizona.
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 10th, 2018
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Comments (9)
William Tasker
Lovely! A mighty long tail! Thank you for submitting this fine nature shot to Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography group, where the image is now featured on the home page. L/F
Judi Dressler
Lovely shot of this mockingbird, Robert! Now, if you could only add the audio as well I would stay and listen all day. :) l/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Judi for the wonderful comments and the LF!! The audio would be great except at 4AM!! Thanks for the LF!!
Joseph Hollingsworth
Great capture of such an interesting bird, Nature is awesome, fav
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Joseph for the comments and the FAV!! Yes they sure are a wonderful bird!!