Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Notes
The white wing patches are visible in the folded wing, which is a key field mark for this species.
Details
Identification
- Bird Family
- Mimidae
- Family Common Name
- Mockingbirds and Thrashers
- Life Stage
- Adult
- Sex
- Unknown
- Size
- medium
- Color
- gray and white
- Wing Shape
- Pointed
- Tail Shape
- Long
- Plumage Description
- Gray upperparts with white wing patches and a long, gray tail with white outer feathers.
Observation Details
- Number Observed
- 4
- Date Seen
- Sep 26, 2026
- Time Seen
- 8:15 AM
- Location Name
- Home
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Urban / Suburban
Behavior
- Behavior Observed
- Foraging
Observer Notes
- Distance to Bird
- 6
- Distance Unit
- Meters
- Optics Used
- 👀
- Confidence Level
- Certain
Tracking & Conservation
- Life List Bird
- No
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
- Added Details
- The white wing patches are visible in the folded wing, which is a key field mark for this species.
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Observation Details
Environment
Behavior
Observer Notes
Tracking & Conservation
Added Details
The white wing patches are visible in the folded wing, which is a key field mark for this species.
Item Lore
The Northern Mockingbird is a medium-sized member of the Mimidae family, characterized by its elegant gray and white plumage and distinctive long tail. Collectors prize this species for the unique aesthetic appeal of its pointed wing shape and the striking contrast of its white wing patches during flight.
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Added Details
The white wing patches are visible in the folded wing, which is a key field mark for this species.
Observation Details
Environment
Behavior
Observer Notes
Tracking & Conservation
Item Lore
The Northern Mockingbird is a medium-sized member of the Mimidae family, characterized by its elegant gray and white plumage and distinctive long tail. Collectors prize this species for the unique aesthetic appeal of its pointed wing shape and the striking contrast of its white wing patches during flight.