Species · GBIF taxon 5231680
Bahama Mockingbird
Mimus gundlachiiAlso known as Gundlach's Mockingbird
Bahama mockingbirds are large, heavily streaked songbirds that thrive in the dry scrub, coastal coppice, and pineyards of the Caribbean. They sing rich, varied melodies from prominent perches, repeating musical phrases fewer times than their northern cousins. These bold birds spend much of their time on the ground, running and hopping through leaf litter to stir up food.
VocalistIsland DwellerForager
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Wild Berries
- Small Anoles
Predators
- Feral Cats
- Hawks
- Snakes
ThreatsHabitat loss from coastal development, invasive predators, and severe hurricanes
HabitatsDry shrubland, pine forests, coastal coppice, and rural gardens
Life span6 to 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMimidae
- SpeciesMimus gundlachii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen closely: Distinguish its song from the Northern Mockingbird by its slower, less repetitive phrasing.
- Scan the undergrowth: Look for them running on the ground beneath low shrubs rather than flying high.
- Watch the perch: Look at the very top of snags or utility poles where males sing to defend territory.
Competitor 
Close Relative Rhododendrites / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative "Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)" by Bernard DUPONT is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · cc-by-sa
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