Facts about Mimidae Family Vocal Mimicry
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Mimidae family members are found exclusively in the Americas, making their sophisticated vocal mimicry an independently evolved trait from Old World mimics like lyrebirds.
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Catbirds, members of family Mimidae, get their common name from their ability to produce a mewing call that closely resembles the sound of a cat.
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Vocal mimicry in Mimidae is thought to function in mate attraction, with females preferring males that demonstrate larger and more varied repertoires.
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Brown Thrashers, members of family Mimidae, have one of the largest song repertoires of any North American bird, with individuals capable of producing over 1,000 distinct song types.
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The Northern Mockingbird, a member of the family Mimidae, can imitate dozens of other bird species within a single continuous song.