Bahama Mockingbird
A species of Typical mockingbirds Scientific name : Mimus gundlachii Genus : Typical mockingbirds
Bahama Mockingbird, A species of Typical mockingbirds
Botanical name: Mimus gundlachii
Genus: Typical mockingbirds
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The Bahama mockingbird (Mimus gundlachii) is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is found in the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands, and is a vagrant to Florida. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
23 - 41 cm
Feeding Habits
Bahama Mockingbird primarily consume insects like terrestrial invertebrates and caterpillars, while also feeding on Agave nectar, small fruits, and occasionally small lizards, showcasing their omnivorous diet. They forage actively, adapting their diet based on resource availability.
Habitat
The bahama Mockingbird is predominantly found in habitats such as coastal strands, semi-arid scrublands, open woodlands, and grassy regions with an abundance of scattered trees and palmettos. Additionally, these birds are known to inhabit areas close to human settlements, particularly in plantation landscapes. They show a preference for denser, taller vegetation compared to similar species, avoiding direct habitat overlap by occupying woodlands and scrubs away from urban developments. Broadly, bahama Mockingbird's range includes tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Mimids Genus
Typical mockingbirds Species
Bahama Mockingbird 
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