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Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

The Gray Catbird is a clever bird known for its beautiful gray feathers and sweet singing. It loves to hide in bushes and can mimic the sounds of other birds!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Gray Catbird is a medium-sized songbird with a sleek, dark slaty-gray body. It has a distinctive black cap on its head and a bright rusty-brown patch hidden under its tail, making it easy to identify.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyMimidaeGenusDumetella
Gray Catbird
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Gray Catbird

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A male catbird can learn over 100 different songs!

The rusty patch under their tail is often hidden until they flick it!

Their nest is usually built in thorny bushes to protect chicks!

They can sing for up to 10 minutes without stopping!

Special abilities

Ability

Mimic Master

Gray Catbird can mimic the songs of many other birds and even other sounds because of its complex vocal cords.

Ability

Dense Cover Navigator

Gray Catbird has agile flight and a slender body that helps them expertly navigate thick bushes and dense vegetation.

Ability

Foul Spray Defense

Gray Catbird can release a foul-smelling secretion when threatened, which helps them deter predators.

Measurements & details

Length
21-24 cm
Wingspan
22-30 cm
Weight
0.023-0.056 kg
Lifespan
2-10 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

Gray Catbirds are omnivores, meaning they enjoy a tasty mix of insects, spiders, and a variety of sweet berries.

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Beetles
  • Ants
  • Spiders
  • Blackberries
  • Elderberries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Gray Catbird?

21-24 cm

What is Gray Catbird's wingspan?

22-30 cm

How much does Gray Catbird weigh?

0.023-0.056 kg

How long does Gray Catbird live?

2-10 years

How fast can Gray Catbird move?

40 km/h

What does Gray Catbird eat?

Gray Catbirds are omnivores, meaning they enjoy a tasty mix of insects, spiders, and a variety of sweet berries.

Where is Gray Catbird usually found?

Urban areas

How does Gray Catbird hunt?

Foraging

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