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Blue-and-white Mockingbird

Blue-and-white Mockingbird

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The Blue-and-white Mockingbird is a striking Central American species, featuring a vibrant blue back, white underparts, and a long tail. It is a visually distinctive member of the mimid family.
Where to spot
Found in Central America, including countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, inhabiting montane evergreen and pine-oak forests.
How to spot
Its contrasting blue upperparts and white underparts are unmistakable. Look for it in dense forest habitats, listening for its varied calls.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
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File:Blue & White Mockingbird (Melanotis hypoleucus) (5783234141) (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:MelanotisHypoleucusSmit.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melanotis hypoleucus - 2021.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melanotis hypoleucus 775724.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often forages in tangled vegetation and dense thickets, making its bright plumage a welcome flash of color for observers.
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