The Gray Catbird is a sleek, gray mimid named for its mewing cat-like call. It is one of few birds documented to recognize and eject cowbird eggs from its nest, identifying them by the different size and color. Its song is a long, rambling medley of squeaks, mews, whistles, and imitations, each phrase given only once — distinguishing it from the thrasher, which typically repeats each phrase twice.
Habitat
Dense shrubby thickets, forest edges, and suburbs
Diet
Insects, berries, and small fruits
How common
Common
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