The gray catbird might be the most aptly named bird species on the planet. It is certainly a bird. Looking at it, no one would mistake it for a cat. Hearing it is a little different. The catbird has a ...

The catbird doesn't sound too much like a cat, though the mewing noise it makes does sound a little bit like a kitten. This distinctive call announces the catbird's presence and earns it a place on ...

Learn how to tell the difference between two gray colored mimic birds with big personalities: the gray catbird vs northern ...

Question: I was in my yard picking raspberries and I noticed a small gray bird following me making a soft mewing sound, similar to a kitten. It didn't attack and it didn't appear to be afraid of me.

We have intentionally landscaped our yard with trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ground covers to attract as many wildlife species as possible. We have kept track, over the years, and compiled lists of ...