Tropical Mockingbird vs Bahama Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus compared with Mimus gundlachii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Tropical Mockingbird Bahama Mockingbird
Scientific Name Mimus gilvus Mimus gundlachii
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Mimidae Mimidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 21.2 cm (8.3 in) 22.1 cm (8.7 in)
Weight 66.75 g (2.35 oz) 71.0 g (2.50 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Tropical Mockingbird only

None

Bahama Mockingbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Tropical Mockingbird

Least Concern

Bahama Mockingbird

About These Birds

Bahama Mockingbird

The Bahama Mockingbird is a mockingbird found in scrub, forest edges, and gardens in the Bahamas and Cuba, weighing about 71g with a wingspan of 22.1cm. Like other mockingbirds it is known for its rich, varied song and ability to mimic other species. It feeds on insects, fruit, and berries in open habitats.

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