Northern Mockingbird
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Mimus polyglottos
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Description: |
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A medium-sized, slender bird measuring up to 11 inches in length. Gray in color with a long tail, and two white wings bars. |
Range: |
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Resident in North America, Central America, and the West Indies. |
Distribution and Abundance in Florida: |
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Habitat(s): |
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Open areas, areas with shrubby vegetation, parks, and residential areas. |
Reproduction: |
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2 to 6 pale blue-green eggs with red blotches are laid in a cup of twigs placed in a low bush or tree. This species rarely reuses a nest. |
Natural History: |
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Food: |
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This species feeds on fruits and insects. |
Comments: |
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Can be found year round throughout Florida. |
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