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mockingbird

[ ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd ]

Noun

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bird

A type of bird known for its ability to mimic the sounds of other birds and even human noises. Mockingbirds are known for their complex songs and melodious calls.

Synonyms

imitator bird, mimic bird.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
mockingbird	Best used when specifically referring to the North American songbird known for its ability to mimic other birds and sounds. It is a common term in literature and everyday conversation about nature. The mockingbird outside my window sings beautifully every morning. In 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the bird symbolizes innocence and beauty.
mimic bird	Similar to 'imitator bird', it highlights the bird's talent for mimicry. This term might be used in casual conversations or articles discussing birds with such abilities. The mimic bird was so convincing that it fooled the other birds into thinking a predator was nearby. People are fascinated by the mimic bird's talent for reproducing various sounds.
imitator bird	Used when emphasizing the bird's ability to imitate or copy the sounds of other birds. This term is less common and might be used in scientific or educational contexts. The imitator bird's repertoire includes the calls of at least a dozen different species. Researchers are studying how the imitator bird learns to copy such a wide range of sounds.

Word

Description / Examples

mockingbird

Best used when specifically referring to the North American songbird known for its ability to mimic other birds and sounds. It is a common term in literature and everyday conversation about nature.

The mockingbird outside my window sings beautifully every morning.
In 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the bird symbolizes innocence and beauty.

mimic bird

Similar to 'imitator bird', it highlights the bird's talent for mimicry. This term might be used in casual conversations or articles discussing birds with such abilities.

The mimic bird was so convincing that it fooled the other birds into thinking a predator was nearby.
People are fascinated by the mimic bird's talent for reproducing various sounds.

imitator bird

Used when emphasizing the bird's ability to imitate or copy the sounds of other birds. This term is less common and might be used in scientific or educational contexts.

The imitator bird's repertoire includes the calls of at least a dozen different species.
Researchers are studying how the imitator bird learns to copy such a wide range of sounds.

Examples of usage

The mockingbird perched on the tree and mimicked the chirping of other birds.
She was amazed by the mockingbird's ability to imitate the sound of a car alarm.
The mockingbird's beautiful song filled the air with music.
The children enjoyed listening to the mockingbird's varied calls.
The mockingbird's mimicry of a cat meowing was uncanny.

Translations

Translations of the word "mockingbird" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pássaro zombeteiro

🇮🇳 मॉकिंगबर्ड

🇩🇪 Spottdrossel

🇮🇩 burung tiruan

🇺🇦 пересмішник

🇵🇱 drozd śpiewak

🇯🇵 モッキングバード

🇫🇷 oiseau moqueur

🇪🇸 sinsonte

🇹🇷 alaycı kuş

🇰🇷 흉내지빠귀

🇸🇦 طائر المحاكي

🇨🇿 pták napodobitel

🇸🇰 napodobovateľ

🇨🇳 模仿鸟

🇸🇮 posmehljivec

🇮🇸 spottdrossa

🇰🇿 еліктеуші құс

🇬🇪 საქილიკო ჩიტი

🇦🇿 məzəli quş

🇲🇽 cenzontle

Etymology

The word 'mockingbird' originated in the 17th century, combining 'mock' (to imitate) and 'bird'. Mockingbirds are native to North and South America and have long been admired for their singing abilities. The popular novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee brought further attention to these birds, symbolizing innocence and beauty in literature.

See also: mock, mocker, mockery, mocking, mockingly.