Mockingbirds & Thrashers (us-RGV)

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Mimidae

The Mimids are a New World family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. As their name (Latin for "mimic") suggests, these birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors.

The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance.

There are at least 34 species in 10 genera.

Genus: Dumetella

• Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)

Genus: Mimus

• Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

Genus: Oreoscoptes

• Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus)

Genus: Toxostoma

• Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum)
• Long-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma longirostre)
• Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre)

Genus: Melanotis

• Blue Mockingbird (Melanotis caerulescens)