Dumetella (Noun)
Meaning
Catbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gray Catbird, also known as Dumetella carolinensis, is a common bird species found in North America.
- Catbirds, scientifically referred to as Dumetella, are part of the mimid family and possess distinctive black heads and grey bodies.
- Adult Dumetella typically measure between 20-24 centimeters in length, making them relatively small birds.
- Dumetella species have been observed using tools to gather food, mainly insects, from foliage.
- Although it's an unusual act, some Dumetella have been reported engaging in brood parasitism, laying their eggs in other birds' nests.