There are about 17 species in two genera, although three species of mockingbird from the galápagos islands were formerly.. Mockingbirds have small heads, a long, thin bill with a hint of a downward curve, and long legs.
The male northern mockingbird sings to defend territory and attract a mate, often leaping a few feet in the air and flapping his wings.. The northern mockingbird, a familiar sight and sound across much of north america, is far more than just a pretty face and a.