Patagonian Mockingbird
Mimus patagonicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers)
- GenusMimus (Typical Mockingbirds)
- SpeciesMimus patagonicus (Patagonian Mockingbird)
About the Patagonian Mockingbird
The Patagonian mockingbird (Mimus patagonicus) is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is found in much of Argentina and locally in Chile. The Clements taxonomy and BirdLife International consider the Patagonian mockingbird to be a sister species to the Chilean mockingbird (Mimus thenca). The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) does not treat them as that closely related. The Patagonian mockingbird is monotypic.
The Patagonian mockingbird is 22 to 25 cm (8.7 to 9.8 in) long. Males weigh 44.4 to 61.8 g (1.57 to 2.18 oz) and females 43.8 to 65.4 g (1.54 to 2.31 oz). Adults have a brown crown, a whitish supercilium, and a blackish line through the eye. Their upperparts are plain grayish brown that is paler on the rump. The wings are blackish and show two thin pale bars when folded. Their tail is blackish except for the white outer edge of the outermost feathers and white tips on the others. They are buffy gray below that is paler on the throat and belly. The juvenile is essentially the same with the addition of blackish spots on the breast.
The Patagonian mockingbird is a year round resident... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Patagonian Mockingbird in Península Valdés
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 3 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Tierra del Fuego National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Patagonian Mockingbird in Península Valdés?
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Patagonian Mockingbird sighting in Península Valdés, based on 616 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Patagonian Mockingbird in Península Valdés?
January has the highest sighting rate for Patagonian Mockingbird in Península Valdés in our monthly data.