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1. The mockingbird is a passerine. This means, of course, that it is a member of the order Passeriformes. What distinctive feature must the mockingbird possess if it is a passerine?
2. Mockingbirds are also mimids, meaning they belong to the family Mimidae. Members of this particular family are remarkable because of their vocalizations, particularly their abilties to mimic other sounds. Which of the following groups consists of other mimids?
3. The northern mockingbird is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America and is the official state bird for a number of U.S. states. It appears prevalently throughout the United States and is certainly recognizable on sight. What are the colors of the northern mockingbird?
4. Northern mockingbirds typically form monogamous relationships. When choosing a mate, what characteristic does the female northern mockingbird prefer in her male?
5. The northern mockingbird will often perform a noticeably interesting, if not strange, series of motions. While standing, it will halfway or fully open its wings in jerky intervals to show off the wings' white patches. What is the term for this behavior?
6. The northern mockingbird is a rather intelligent creature, despite having a bird brain. Which of the following is an example of the northern mockingbird's intelligence, according to published research?
7. The northern mockingbird is, of course, famous for its ability to mimic other sounds that it hears in its environment. Which of the following is NOT a sound that a northern mockingbird has been known to imitate?
8. What is the northern mockingbird's purpose for vocalizing so many imitations of various sounds it hears in its environment?
9. What is the northern mockingbird's primary diet?
10. In the 1800s, the northern mockingbird nearly vanished from parts of the East Coast of the United States. Why?
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