Grey Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) :: xeno-canto (2024)

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Most gray catbird communication is accomplished through vocalization, body posture and feather displays. Their most famous call, and the one for which they are named, is a very catlike meow sound. They can also mimic the noises of other birds and even other animals like frogs.

The gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis), also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family.

Partners in Flight estimates a global breeding population of 29 million and rates them 8 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score, indicating a species of low conservation concern.

Short answer: Yes.

This dataset covers the sounds of the Bird sound collection of Xeno-canto (XC). XC is an online database that provides access to sound recordings of wildlife from around the world. The recordings are shared by a growing community of thousands of recordists from around the world, amateurs and professionals alike.

Gray catbirds are also very aggressive with territory intruders including other birds. They will fluff up their breast and rump their feathers, flash their wings and tails at intruders including predators. They will attack if defending an active nest.

Thus, this very smart bird was letting me do the work of disturbing the ground to reveal insects, and the catbird would just come in my wake to look for the food. My new friend, the catbird, is a very smart bird.

The gray catbird is a baffling bird with a personality that runs the gamut from introverted to extroverted, sometimes depending on the season and at other times seemingly just on a whim. With some gentle persuasion, however, people can gain a catbird's trust and develop a fun friendship with these clever songbirds.

The female catbird wants it made clear that she may be a bit controlling, but she's not a hussy. For the most part catbird couples are monogamous during the nesting season, but that's where it ends. On the wintering grounds the male and female catbirds occupy and defend separate territories.

Do catbirds eat oranges? ›

Their habit of pecking more fruit than they eat, however, can make them unpopular with gardeners. In spring and summer, orange halves and jelly are a good way to attract catbirds—and maybe an oriole—to your yard or balcony.

Grey pigeons are often viewed as symbols of peace, and love, and messengers delivering important news. Their color represents neutrality and balance in life. Is Seeing A Grey Pigeon Good Luck? Spotting a grey pigeon can be considered a sign of impending good fortune and a reminder to stay grounded in one's journey.

Average longevity in the wild is about 2.5 years [0437].

Gray catbirds are important predators of insects, and may be especially important at controlling infestations of gypsy moth larvae.

Other forms: chirping; chirped; chirps. A chirp is the short, high sound a bird makes. The chirps of the robins at your bird feeder through the open window might drive your cat crazy. Birds chirp — you could also say they tweet, twitter, cheep, and warble — and some insects chirp too.

Sound ID listens to the birds around you and shows real-time suggestions for who's singing. Compare your recording to the songs and calls in Merlin to confirm what you heard. Sound ID works completely offline, so you can identify birds you hear no matter where you are.

This is an app that connects to the world's largest open-source database for bird calls, Xeno-Canto to search, play and download bird calls offline for playback. Use playback with care and don't overdo calls in the field! Happy birding!

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