The Blue Mockingbird is a Mexican species that very rarely strays north into the United States, primarily to southern Arizona and southern Texas. The male is entirely deep slate-blue with a black mask and red eye, making it distinctive if it appears. Its rich, varied song resembles that of its close relative the Northern Mockingbird.
Best time to see a Blue Mockingbird
The best time to see a Blue Mockingbird is November–December, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 60 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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