| Gray Catbird
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| Dumetella carolinensis
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| Description: |
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A small bird measuring up to 9 inches in length. Gray all over with a black cap. |
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Breeds in North America and winters in southestern Noth America, Central America, and the West Indies. |
| Distribution and Abundance in Florida: |
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| Habitat(s): |
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Dense, shrubby thickets such as roadsides, residential areas,and forest edges. |
| Reproduction: |
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1 to 5 turquoise eggs are laid in a nest of twigs placed in dense shrubs. |
| Natural History: |
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Although the nests of this species are frequently parasitized by the Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater), this species throws most of them out fo its nest. |
Food: |
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This species feeds on insects and small fruits. |
Comments: |
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Can be found in South Florida during the winter months only. |
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