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| C/S: |
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Tropical Mockingbird |
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Mimus gilvus |
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| Av. Size: |
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9.5 in (24 cm) |
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| Sounds: |
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mimic |
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| Identifying Characteristics: |
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grey bird, lighter in front, black bill and legs, 2 white wingbars, dark tail edged in white; juvenile darker/browner |
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| Similar to/Compare with: |
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Northern Mockingbird has large white wing patches |
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| Range: |
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S Mexico through much of Central America and the Caribbean |
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| Habitat: |
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open/semi-open areas |
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| Other Info/Notes on Photo: |
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juvenile in second photo |
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Click thumbnail for large view. |