Re: [Maine-birds] Blue Jay & Catbird mimicry of other mimics

This is why I never trust the call of a Red-shouldered Hawk--until I see the bird.  Blue Jays do such an good imitation of them.

When I lived out west, a friend and I were birding along a stream  in a valley where there should not have been any Steller's Jays.  But we heard one very distinctly--until it popped into view.  It was a Yellow-breasted Chat.

Wally S.

On Mon, 15 May 2023 17:21:03 +0000 (UTC), "'jon edstrom' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
 

 

Yesterday I was in Biddeford Pool on First St. and I called out a very loud Mockingbird. Moments later, the bird revealed itself... a catbird, which continued its impersonation.

 

Jon E

Biddeford

 

On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 01:03:11 PM EDT, Sean S <therefromhere168@gmail.com> wrote:

 

 

Yesterday the Blue Jay (or one of them) that regularly does hawk imitations near the feeder was seen & recorded imitating the rapidly clicking "ratchet" sounds which the local Common Ravens sometimes make.  Just a few minutes later and not to be outdone, a Catbird singing from a nearby tree incorporated 2 perfect Blue Jay "queedles" into its song sequence, along with a Hairy Woodpecker's rattle and call note, as well as a Red-bellied Woodpecker call... all within a 42 second segment.  While Mockingbirds are usually the mimic thrush whose songs are noted for their variety, and Brown Thrashers sometimes have a vast repertoire as well, this Catbird's fidelity to its sources is remarkable to my ears.

 

List with audio files: https://ebird.org/checklist/S137790029

 

Sean Smith

Hiram, ME

 

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