Mockingbirds - Facts for Kids

Northern mockingbird perched on a weathered wooden post against a blurred green and gray background. The bird has grayish-brown plumage, paler underparts, a long tail, and white patches on its wings. It has a slightly down-curved dark bill and a pale eye.

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Facts About Mockingbirds For Kids

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The Northern Mockingbird’s scientific name is Mimus polyglottos, which means “many-tongued mimic” in Latin!

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