Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Native Plant mtg. Atala Presentation (1)

The Gray Catbird

Family
The Gray Catbird is in the same family as the Mockingbird.

Seasonal Visitor
A migratory bird that visits the ELC during the winter months.

Appearance
The Catbird is mostly gray with a black cap and a rust-colored patch beneath its tail.

Behavior & Habitat
Secretive by nature, it prefers hiding in dense, shrubby areas.

Sounds
Best known for its distinctive, cat-like call.

Diet
Feeds on insects, fruits, and berries, much like its Mockingbird cousin.