Growing up in rural North Carolina, I remember listening to northern mockingbirds all through the night. Yes, they sing all day and well into the night. One of my favorites was their imitation of the ...

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Q. Why do mockingbirds mimic the songs of other birds? Are there any other bird mimics? Can birds reproduce the sounds of other animals? A. Mimicry is a common trait of the northern mockingbird, which ...

WHEN I WORKED on a college campus, a northern mockingbird often accompanied me on the walk between my car and my office. This slender gray bird darted from the hedges, flashing white wing patches and ...

This beautiful exuberant songbird is a northern mockingbird. It is native to North America. Male and female look alike and are about 10 inches long.They often pair for life and help each other in ...

There’s nothing quite like spring makeover season in the bird world—just ask the goldfinches! These molting goldfinches perched on the feeder were all business, snacking nonstop on the sunflower chips ...

I’m not sure I’d want to live in a world without the ebullient song of the northern mockingbird. But the email I get from readers at best seeks hints on how to stop them from singing all night long.

Q. Why do mockingbirds mimic the songs of other birds? Are there any other bird mimics? Can birds reproduce the sounds of other animals? A. Mimicry is a common trait of the northern mockingbird, which ...

How cute is this black-capped chickadee?!? They are so fun to watch on this hot pepper seed cylinder. Unlike a loose seed blend, they have to work at getting the seed loose. Which gives me more time ...