Very well done. It was interesting to hear the comparisons. Many of them weren't exact almost as if they were interpreted. The frog mimic was the best.
Walking at the edge of a forest in NY state near East Aurora, NY calling my cat, "here kitty, kitty, kitty!" After a short while I was listening again to see if I could hear the cat and I heard a little voice say, "kitty, kitty," then "Kitty." I was astounded and then I saw the grey cat bird hopping around in the bushes along the path. Pretty amazing !
I would think that all those other birds would think to themselves "oh this apartments taken" and not move in. So the catbird sings all the songs each night to tell them all bugger off this is mine lol
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i just took out a catbird in my back yard today. got him broadside with a storm xt pellet gun. i used a hollow point so there wasn't much left. but in our defense he was eating all our cherrys out of my grandfathers tree
@thatxcrazyxkidxxx And my heart really hurts to hear this. Why not share? Why not listen to the beautiful song? One bird can't eat that many cherries...I'd be glad to share.
Every year when the catbirds come back and start singing, my heart thrills with joy to hear them. ... Also, you should know it's illegal to shoot them. All native U.S. birds, of which the catbird is one, are protected by law. One is not supposed to have even a feather, let alone kill them.
I'm blown away by this bird. He just showed up in our backyard yesterday. Singing so softly like a merwoo sound, then garbled like a human!! We had our cockatoos out there with us and he was singing along with them. Absolutely amazing!! Strange he'd be in the city..wonder what brought him here..??? London Ontario. Odd..
I just saw my first catbird of the year out my back window. I was so confused the first time I heard one of their calls, years ago; they're certainly impressive vocalists. :)
.The Brown Thrasher sticks to his couplets,The Mockingbird is a Cluniac with his "golden section" three to ones.The catbird is in the hedgerow close to us ,and as you witnessed a visitor to backcountry. This stellar performer,though,breaks ranks with his tribe.Thank You for being there.
I imagine at least 5 years or more. I have 2 pair of catbirds that have been coming to my yard for at least 4 years in a row. They show up on my porch waiting for me to feed them. (same spot) They feed about a foot from me. If I weren't too embarrassed, I would post a video of them mimicking my name as I repeat it to them over and over. Every spring they show up and stay for the summer! My neighbors laugh hysterical listening to them say my name.
I have a Catbird that has come to my yard for 3 seasons, I have never seen a pair. This is so neat, almost unbelievable. I wonder how long does a catbird live for?
We always had Catbirds in our bakcyard, in our old home as it was surrounded by 6 ft high hedges. Lost of cover for all kinds of birds. In our newly build home we don't have the varity of birds like we use to so I miss this particular bird songs...thanks for posting.
This was spectacular, I had no idea the catbirds did that. I only just photographed one a couple weeks ago here in Ontario, Canada. I must find and observe him again. Thank you
This is so cool! The catbird in my backyard this year is singing faster and more diverse than before. Just this morning I waslying in bed at 5 a.m. in the morning trying to pick out all of the imitations the bird was doing. You have inspired me to record it tomorrow morning so I can play it back slower to do the identifications! I really enjoyed watching this video.
Very well done. It was interesting to hear the comparisons. Many of them weren't exact almost as if they were interpreted. The frog mimic was the best.
afrosheenix 1 month ago
This is fantastic!! Wow!!
PTSD101 2 months ago
They could just be learning the songs too because they want to.
JNathanK2011 2 months ago
Walking at the edge of a forest in NY state near East Aurora, NY calling my cat, "here kitty, kitty, kitty!" After a short while I was listening again to see if I could hear the cat and I heard a little voice say, "kitty, kitty," then "Kitty." I was astounded and then I saw the grey cat bird hopping around in the bushes along the path. Pretty amazing !
Alison7357 4 months ago
Actually it sounds like a very average (typical) Catbird. They all mimic richly. They are all incredible.
sjlove2bird 5 months ago
I would think that all those other birds would think to themselves "oh this apartments taken" and not move in. So the catbird sings all the songs each night to tell them all bugger off this is mine lol
queenskukz 7 months ago
Amazing bird.Just had one land in my yard.Must be from the south though.
He had a southern accent and was singing "Freebird".
garyth65 7 months ago
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i just took out a catbird in my back yard today. got him broadside with a storm xt pellet gun. i used a hollow point so there wasn't much left. but in our defense he was eating all our cherrys out of my grandfathers tree
thatxcrazyxkidxxx 8 months ago
@thatxcrazyxkidxxx How terribly sad! :-(( Tears.
mh605 1 month ago
@thatxcrazyxkidxxx And my heart really hurts to hear this. Why not share? Why not listen to the beautiful song? One bird can't eat that many cherries...I'd be glad to share.
Every year when the catbirds come back and start singing, my heart thrills with joy to hear them. ... Also, you should know it's illegal to shoot them. All native U.S. birds, of which the catbird is one, are protected by law. One is not supposed to have even a feather, let alone kill them.
mh605 1 month ago
@thatxcrazyxkidxxx
What a saint. Thanks for sharing your exploits.
You'll get what's comin' to ya, some way or another, you crazy kid.
kingoflimbs1 9 hours ago
Love the sound of a catbird.
wisconsindeathtrip 8 months ago
I'm blown away by this bird. He just showed up in our backyard yesterday. Singing so softly like a merwoo sound, then garbled like a human!! We had our cockatoos out there with us and he was singing along with them. Absolutely amazing!! Strange he'd be in the city..wonder what brought him here..??? London Ontario. Odd..
IamOmnidoxy 8 months ago
Wow, amazing! I love catbirds!
MarthaH605 9 months ago
WOW! That is an amazing array of mimicry. Very impressive and thanks for sharing!
Diffie64 9 months ago
so what kind of bird i have its black and gray
sweetmercy28 9 months ago
I have one of these in my backyard as I type this...(it's what prompted me to look it up, wasn't sure what it was). I'm in Maryland.
allstarunoit 9 months ago
If you want to hear this things 24/7, move to the country of North Carolina.
They never shut up
Personman434 9 months ago
I just saw my first catbird of the year out my back window. I was so confused the first time I heard one of their calls, years ago; they're certainly impressive vocalists. :)
KarenRei 10 months ago
No running rules for the catbird outbursts.
.The Brown Thrasher sticks to his couplets,The Mockingbird is a Cluniac with his "golden section" three to ones.The catbird is in the hedgerow close to us ,and as you witnessed a visitor to backcountry. This stellar performer,though,breaks ranks with his tribe.Thank You for being there.
TheTherese3 10 months ago
I love the catbird! Hope you don't mind me sharing this on my Bugs! Buds & Birds Facebook page. There is a wealth of information here.
83dancewithme 10 months ago
They are common back east; their mimicry is well known there.
sjlove2bird 10 months ago
I hope I get to see one of these birds this summer. In my state that's the only time they appear.
redrobbietv 11 months ago
Supposedly the oldest known catbird lived up to 17 years
giamusica 1 year ago
I imagine at least 5 years or more. I have 2 pair of catbirds that have been coming to my yard for at least 4 years in a row. They show up on my porch waiting for me to feed them. (same spot) They feed about a foot from me. If I weren't too embarrassed, I would post a video of them mimicking my name as I repeat it to them over and over. Every spring they show up and stay for the summer! My neighbors laugh hysterical listening to them say my name.
giamusica 1 year ago
I have a Catbird that has come to my yard for 3 seasons, I have never seen a pair. This is so neat, almost unbelievable. I wonder how long does a catbird live for?
twgardenia 1 year ago
I have a Catbird that has come to my yard for 3 seasons, I have never seen a pair.
twgardenia 1 year ago
wow this video is so cool
jogiawara 1 year ago
Good Video.
What might be the purpose of mimickery?
Just for fun?
manfromregina 1 year ago
Awesome what an amazing bird
dnth8rel8 1 year ago
We always had Catbirds in our bakcyard, in our old home as it was surrounded by 6 ft high hedges. Lost of cover for all kinds of birds. In our newly build home we don't have the varity of birds like we use to so I miss this particular bird songs...thanks for posting.
meezerlover 1 year ago
This was spectacular, I had no idea the catbirds did that. I only just photographed one a couple weeks ago here in Ontario, Canada. I must find and observe him again. Thank you
yalitldevl 1 year ago
This is so cool! The catbird in my backyard this year is singing faster and more diverse than before. Just this morning I waslying in bed at 5 a.m. in the morning trying to pick out all of the imitations the bird was doing. You have inspired me to record it tomorrow morning so I can play it back slower to do the identifications! I really enjoyed watching this video.
SuperMermaid10 1 year ago