About the Gray Catbird
The gray catbird, also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of the "catbird" genus Dumetella. Like the black catbird, it is among the basal lineages of the Mimidae, probably a closer relative of the Caribbean thrasher and trembler assemblage than of the mockingbirds and Toxostoma thrashers. In some areas it is known as the slate-colored mockingbird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae) |
| Species | Dumetella carolinensis |
| Species Codes | grycat, GRCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Catbird belong to?
The Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) belongs to the Mockingbirds and Thrashers family (Mimidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray Catbird?
The gray catbird, also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of the \"catbird\" genus Dumetella. Like the black catbird, it is among the basal lineages of the Mimidae, probably a closer relative of the Carib...
Where can I report a Gray Catbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Catbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grycat, or on iNaturalist.
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