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    Gray Catbird / Dumetella carolinensis

    : Breeds. mid May-early Aug in shrubby areas both in the wilds and around human settlements.

    : and from early May with a late May peak and from late Apr, and again early Sep-mid Oct with a mid/late Sep peak and to late Nov.

    : early Dec-mid Apr, mostly at bird feeders.

    Miscellany: Gray Catbird is one of the few species that recognize the brood parasite Brown-headed Cowbird eggs and eject them from its nest.

    You can learn more about Gray Catbirds and see images here.

    Last Updated: October 4th, 2022