-The Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a medium-sized songbird
-Native to North America, fairly common in southern Arizona
-About 10 inches long, with longer tail feathers than a robin
-Dull gray above with paler underparts, gray-brown feathering on their heads and backs, and white outer tail feathers
-Black and white wings, short, rounded, and broad wings, and two bright white wing patches that are visible in flight
-Known for their loud vocalizations and can mimic the songs of many other birds
-Very territorial and will chase off much larger animals, including humans, if they think their nests are being threatened
