About the Chilean Mockingbird
The Chilean mockingbird, locally known as tenca, is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It primarily inhabits Chile's northern half, though there are sightings in Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae) |
| Species | Mimus thenca |
| Species Codes | chimoc1, CHMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chilean Mockingbird belong to?
The Chilean Mockingbird (Mimus thenca) belongs to the Mockingbirds and Thrashers family (Mimidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chilean Mockingbird?
The Chilean mockingbird, locally known as tenca, is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It primarily inhabits Chile's northern half, though there are sightings in Argentina....
Where can I report a Chilean Mockingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Chilean Mockingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chimoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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