Quick Facts
Type: Bird
Diet: Omnivore: Fruit, insects
Average lifespan: 8 years
Average size: Length: 8–10 in.; Wingspan: 12–14 in.
Average weight: 1.6–2 oz.
Did You Know?
Northern mockingbirds can imitate the songs of multiple bird species, including the Carolina wren, the wood thrush, and the northern cardinal. They have even been known to imitate the sounds of inanimate objects, like car alarms!
Last updated: November 9, 2018