The Grey Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) is a medium-sized northern American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of New World catbird genus Dumetella. Like the Black Catbird, it is among the basal lineages of the Mimidae.A secretive, but curious skulker of dense thickets, the Gray Catbird is heard more than it is seen. Its rambling song contains imitations of other bird songs, but the characteristic "mew" that gives it its name is not an imitation and sounds only vaguely cat-like.
Description
* Medium-sized songbird.
* Small bill.
* Long tail.
* Uniform gray all over.
* Black cap.
* Size: 21-24 cm (8-9 in)
* Wingspan: 22-30 cm (9-12 in)
* Weight: 23-56 g (0.81-1.98 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes alike.
Sound
Song is a long slow series of warbled notes, ranging from whistles to squeaks, often including imitations of the songs and calls of other birds. Notes not given multiple times. Calls a raspy "mew" and a chattered "chek-chek-chek."
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