mockingbird
noun
any of several gray, black, and white songbirds of the genus Mimus, especially M. polyglottos, of the U.S. and Mexico, noted for their ability to mimic the songs of other birds.
mockingbirds
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pluralof mockingbird.plural
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In 52 weekly entries, she sings the praises of clever crows and is heartened by the sight of blue jays and mockingbirds enjoying the heated birdbath she installed for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
Smaller birds defer to bigger birds, scooting off the feeding bench when jays or mockingbirds come in for a landing.
From Washington Post ● May 9, 2022
Even before the American Revolution, Jefferson had taken a liking to mockingbirds, and he brought this affection to the White House, which they filled with melodious song.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2022
Others were complicated with squiggles, lots of stripes and flourishes including ivy, eagles, ducks, mockingbirds, deer, bees and catfish.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2020
Over five weeks, Darwin collected carcasses of finches, mockingbirds, blackbirds, grosbeaks, wrens, albatrosses, iguanas, and an array of sea and land plants.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
