White-banded Mockingbird
Mimus triurus
The White-banded Mockingbird (Mimus triurus) is a uncommon mockingbirds and thrasher found in 8 countries, weighing about 47 g. The white-banded mockingbird is a species of bird in the family Mimidae.
About the White-banded Mockingbird
The white-banded mockingbird is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The white-banded mockingbird is 20 to 23.5 cm (7.9 to 9.3 in) long and weighs 49 to 54 g (1.7 to 1.9 oz). The male is slightly larger than the female. Adults have a grayish crown, a white supercilium, a blackish line through the eye, and speckled cheeks. Their upperparts are smoky gray blending to reddish cinnamon on the rump. The central third of the tail is black and the outer feathers white. The folded wing shows a broad white band; the rest of the wing is blackish. The white on the wings and tail are conspicuous in flight. Voice: The white-banded mockingbird is a "uperlative songster, the most outstanding of genus". Its song is " a long, loud and extended stream of melodic notes and phrases" and it is an excellent mimic.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru, Falkland Islands.
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-banded Mockingbird?
- The white-banded mockingbird is 20 to 23.5 cm (7.9 to 9.3 in) long and weighs 49 to 54 g (1.7 to 1.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-banded Mockingbird?
- The White-banded Mockingbird is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
- Where can you see a White-banded Mockingbird?
- The White-banded Mockingbird occurs in 8 countries, including Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a White-banded Mockingbird?
- The White-banded Mockingbird is most easily confused with the Long-tailed Mockingbird, the Patagonian Mockingbird and the Galapagos Mockingbird.
- Is the White-banded Mockingbird endangered?
- The White-banded Mockingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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