Mimidae - mockingbirds, thrashers, catbirds
 There are 34 species of bird in this family. They are all found in North and South America. The birds in this family are known for their vocalizations. Some, like the mockingbird, have the ability to mimic the calls of other birds and even the sounds of cats, cars, and other sounds! The birds in this family are medium-sized, usually between 8-12 inches in length. They are usually gray to brown in color and have small to medium bills; long legs; short, rounded wings; and a long tail. Males and females look alike. Most species in this family forage on the ground for seeds, insects, nuts, and berries.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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Other North American Species |
Brown Thrasher
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird |
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Bahama Mockingbird
Bendire's Thrasher
Black Catbird
Blue Mockingbird
Blue-and-white Mockingbird
Brown Trembler
California Thrasher
Cozumel Thrasher
Crissal Thrasher
Curve-billed Thrasher
Gray Thrasher
Gray Trembler
Le Conte's Thrasher
Long-billed Thrasher
Ocellated Thrasher
Pearly-eyed Thrasher
Sage Thrasher
Scaly-breasted Thrasher
Socorro Mockingbird
Tropical Mockingbird
White-breasted Thrasher
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