Mockingbirds - General Information

Mockingbirds - Reproduction

Photo source: Mockingbirds

The eggs of Mockingbirds are smooth and oval. They are bluish or greenish gray heavily marked with spots in various shades of brown. The female incubates them for 12-13 days, while the male gets food and defends the territory. If disturbed during incubation, Mockingbirds may abandon the eggs, but not the youth. Mockingbirds are born with their eyes closed, weak, naked, and helpless.

At the age of about 12 days, the chicks venture from the nest and hop around on the ground. Parents still feed them up to 5 times per hour before they can fly. If you find a hopping chick, leave it alone. The parents will continue to care for it. Mockingbirds reach sexual maturity at the age of 1 year.

Mockingbirds - General Info Links

Photo source: Texas Parks and Wildlife © Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Bird Guide Family Page: Mockingbirds - Photos, videos, and sound recordings of this species.

Bird Photos - Mockingbirds - Photos of several Mockingbird species are presented.

Bird Profiles - Describes birds living in cities.

Birds of Eastern North America - Mockingbirds - Describes Northern Mockingbirds and their singing.

Birds of Missouri - Mockingbirds and other species of birds are presented.

Forest Preserve District - Mockingbirds and other mockers-birds of the USA are presented.

Listen to the Mockingbird - How to discourage this bird from nesting near your house or from singing there at night. And how to live with it, if you must.

Mockingbirds ID - Mockingbirds' behavior is described.

Mockingbirds in Florida - General information and lots of photos of Mockingbirds.

Northern Mockingbirds - History and life cycle of Mockingbirds are presented.

Photo source: The Aviary

Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat.

Northern Mockingbirds in Winter - Winter photos and tips on feeding Mockingbirds.

The Florida State Bird: Mockingbird - Photos and songs of Northern Mockingbirds are presented.

Timing of Mockingbird Song - Survey on Mockingbird's songs.

Wild Birds Forever - Northern Mockingbirds - Information on Mockingbird, identification, its voice, range and habitat, and feeding preferences.

Wild Texas: Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - Contains detailed description and lists territories where Mockingbirds live.