Read About Mississippi State Bird

The Mississippi State Bird is the Mockingbird. Mockingbirds are admired for their singing. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Mississippi State Bird -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Mocking birds belong to the family Mimidae and the order of Passeriformes.

2. Size:

   Mocking birds are not very big in size. They will measure about 9 inches from the tip of the beak to the tip of the tail.

3. Life Span:

   Mocking birds can live up to 8 years.

4. Varieties:

   There are many varieties of mocking birds. Some of them are Bahamas, Blue, Galapagos, Chilean, Hood, Charles. The varieties are basically classified on the basis of the region in which they are found.

5. Origins:

   Mocking birds originated in North America. They are the state bird for several states in America, besides Mississippi.

6. Physical Traits:

   Mocking birds are medium-sized birds. Their legs are black and their eyes are yellow. Their wings are long but their tails are small.

7. Temperament:

   Mocking birds are irate defenders of their nest. They can sometimes attack dogs and cats if they intrude on their habitat. Besides that, they are fun loving and cheerful.

8. Trainability:

   Mockingbirds are good learners. They can adapt to training very fast. They have an uncanny ability to pick out sounds and to convert them into tunes.

Mississippi State Bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Mockingbirds require an open blossoming green area for the supply of their food, thick taunting bushes for hiding their nests, and a high twig to perch on and sing. They generally like to stay in colder regions. They migrate in search of cool places.

2. Food:

   Mocking birds eat fruits of all kinds. They also eat insects like ants, bees and butterflies.

3. Compatibility:

   Mockingbirds love to be in group and travel in flocks.

Mississippi State Bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Due to their immense talent of singing they will be surely loved by their owners.

2. Liabilities:

   Mockingbirds can be irritating sometimes as they will keep on making noise for food and attention. They are very demanding.

3. Health Issues:

   Mocking birds are generally healthy, but during the summer they might shed their feathers.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Mockingbird's cages should be large. They must be provided with food many times a day. Try to place their cages in cool places.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Provide mocking birds a large cage and place it in the center of the house so that they will be the center of attraction.

Mississippi State Bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Look for attractive colors and long tails.

2. Supplies:

   Mocking birds need a constant supply of food. Provide them many fruits to eat. Change the drinking water daily.

3. Expense:

   Mocking birds are not expensive. You can get one for $20 to $30, but purchasing them are now becoming prohibited.