It depends on your point of view.
If you believe the Northern Mockingbird is beautiful and interesting or just an average, all too common bird, it may be a situation of location, location, location.
Northern Mockingbirds commonly range below a line stretching from Maine to Oregon.
Above that line... not so common.
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Soft shades from dun to grayish-brown and white all combine in this medium sized songbird with a sweet singing voice.
Sounds:
YouTube link to Northern Mockingbird songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTMPaclD6xQ
Watch them diving on insects or singing in the early morning sunshine.
The Northern Mockingbird is well worth of a few moments of your time.
Allan
Credits:
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, All About Birds
The Sibley's Guide to Birds
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