Things You'll Need:
- Binoculars
- Digital camera
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Step 1
Note the eyes. Mockingbirds have a dazzling combination of green and yellow hues in their eyes that are distinctive among common birds of the South.
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Step 2
Limit your search for mockingbirds to the southern part of the United States. Mockingbirds spend all year in the Southeast and Southwest due to the mild conditions and abundant vegetation. A mockingbird will occasionally appear in the Midwest during summer, but these birds do not migrate extensively.
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Step 3
Observe the flight patterns of a mockingbird to identify its life cycle stage. Adult mockingbirds flap their wings in short bursts before gliding for long distances.
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Step 4
Note the color of the bird's throat. You can identify mockingbirds from the light gray hues of their chests and upper necks.
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Step 5
View the eggs in their nest. Mockingbirds lay eggs that feature a mix of blue, green and brown spots.
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Step 6
Listen for the sounds. The mockingbird emits a distinctive, shrill call, designed to scare away other the other birds that compete with it for food.
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Step 7
Observe the bill. Mockingbirds have small, black beaks designed to grab seeds and worms from the surface of the earth.
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Step 8
Check shape and span of the wings. Mockingbird wing round at the ends for improved gliding. A mockingbird's wings range between 13 and 15 inches from tip to tip.








