Tropical Mockingbird

The Tropical Mockingbird mimus gilvus is known in our local language as “Chuchubi”.  It is a well known bird that does not fear being around people.  You can often find them in your garden.  They are well versed at mimicking many local and migrating birds.  A resident breeding bird, the Chuchubi will feed on seeds, berries, fruits, insects and lizards.