The gray catbird is a common bird in central Pennsylvania. They are in the Mimidae family of birds, which also includes such birds as the mockingbird and the brown thrasher. All these birds can famously mimic other sounds. Mostly they mimic other birds, but they certainly can do a frog call or other sounds as well.
And while just neat little birds, they do have one of the most superhero sounding names among the birds. There is Superman, Batman, Catgirl and "Catbird." Which is doubly cool since cats are one of the greatest threats to songbirds and the birds really need a hero.
This bird was caught while mist netting for bats, so it was just flying a little too late and had an unusual experience. It was of course released unharmed.
And while just neat little birds, they do have one of the most superhero sounding names among the birds. There is Superman, Batman, Catgirl and "Catbird." Which is doubly cool since cats are one of the greatest threats to songbirds and the birds really need a hero.
This bird was caught while mist netting for bats, so it was just flying a little too late and had an unusual experience. It was of course released unharmed.
Gray catbird from Centre County, Pennsylvania
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