Nature Journal
with Photos

Gray Catbird
(Dumetella carolinensis)

Gray Catbird Information Length: 8 - 9.25 inches Breeding Habitat: Dense thickets along woodland edges; overgrown fields with brushy areas; shrubby swamps; residential areas with shrubs or hedges. Avoids coniferous forests.	Photo © Mike Danzenbaker
Diet: Insects, such as	Click to enlarge
beetles, grasshoppers, ants, flies, and caterpillars; spiders; fruits and berries, such as blackberries, elderberries, wild grapes, and wild cherries.


Identification tips for the Gray Catbird


Range Maps:
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Breeding Map		Winter Map (CBC)


Additional Information:

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Photo, description, similar species, sound, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.