mockingbird
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Definition
A mockingbird is a type of songbird known for its ability to imitate the songs and calls of other birds and sounds.
Usage & Nuances
'Mockingbird' mainly refers to birds in the Mimidae family, especially in North America. Famous from the title of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird." Used literally for birds, not for a person who mimics others.
Spanish: sinsontePortuguese (BR): sabiá-do-norte - pássaro imitadorPortuguese (PT): tordo-americano - pássaro imitadorChinese (Simplified): 嘲鸫Chinese (Traditional): 嘲鶇Hindi: मॉकिंगबर्ड (नकलची पक्षी)Arabic: طائر المحاكيBengali: মকিংবার্ড - অনুকারী পাখিRussian: пересмешникJapanese: マネシツグミVietnamese: chim nhạiKorean: 흉내지빠귀Turkish: alaycı kuşUrdu: ماکنگ برڈIndonesian: burung peniru - burung mockingbird
Example Sentences
Have you ever heard a mockingbird imitate a car alarm?
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The mockingbird can copy the songs of other birds.
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A mockingbird is singing in the tree.
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Children love to watch the mockingbird at the park.
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The novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is famous all over the world.
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If you listen carefully, you might notice the mockingbird switching between different bird calls.
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