Black Catbird vs Brown-backed Mockingbird
Melanoptila glabrirostris compared with Mimus dorsalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Catbird | Brown-backed Mockingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanoptila glabrirostris | Mimus dorsalis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mimidae | Mimidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) | 22.4 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 36.11666666666667 g (1.27 oz) | 58.5 g (2.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Catbird
Least Concern
Brown-backed Mockingbird
About These Birds
Black Catbird
The Black Catbird is a striking, entirely glossy blue-black bird of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Belize, with a short, slender bill and a melodious song. It inhabits dense lowland tropical forests and forest edges, including coastal thickets and mangroves. It feeds on small fruits, berries, and insects, foraging in the forest understory and mid-story.