<i>Mimus polyglottos</i>
Length: 10"
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The Northern Mockingbird is the only mockingbird commonly found in
North America.
It is known for its ability to mimic other bird calls.
It can also imitate other animals and mechanical sounds such as
car alarms.
Their vocalizations are quite loud.
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<p>
Northern Mockingbirds eat mostly insects in summer.  In fall and winter
they switch to eating mostly fruit.
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