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Birds
A grey mimic that strings borrowed phrases together, each repeated three or more times.
Field facts
HabitatSuburbs, hedgerows, parking lots
RangeStatewide, commoner in the south
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesLoggerhead shrike — heavier bill and black mask
Field note: An unpaired male may sing right through the night under a street light.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Nesting mockingbirds dive-bomb — walk a wider path for a fortnight.
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