About the Blue Mockingbird
The blue mockingbird is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is endemic to Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the southern United States. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae) |
| Species | Melanotis caerulescens |
| Species Codes | blumoc, BLMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Mockingbird belong to?
The Blue Mockingbird (Melanotis caerulescens) belongs to the Mockingbirds and Thrashers family (Mimidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Mockingbird?
The blue mockingbird is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is endemic to Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the southern United States. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Blue Mockingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Mockingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blumoc, or on iNaturalist.
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