204,543 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Mimidae ›Genus: Mimus
About
The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America. This bird is mainly a permanent resident, but northern birds may move south during harsh weather. This species has rarely been observed in Europe. This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema Naturæ in 1758 as Turdus polyglottos. The northern mockingbird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, 'many-tongued mimic.' The northern...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Mockingbird is Mimus polyglottos.
- Northern Mockingbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Mockingbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Mockingbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern Mockingbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Northern Mockingbird belongs to the family Mimidae.
- Northern Mockingbird belongs to the genus Mimus.