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Mimidae
(Mockingbirds and Thrashers) |
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Order Passeriformes 35 species in 10 genera
Size: Between 19 cm (Black Catbird, Melanoptila glabrirostris and 32 cm (California Thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum).
Distribution: Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Sedentary, only local post-breeding dispersive movements.
Habitat: Scrubland, secondary forest, preferably open areas, even desert habitats.
Feeding: Omnivorous, mainly fruit, seeds and insects.
Breeding: They build an upen cup in a low tree or bush. 3-4 eggs. Incubation 12-14 days.
Threat status: 7 threatened species (3 Critically Endangered, 2 Endangered and 2 Vulnerable). [+info] |
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