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Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
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Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Nest and eggs of the gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Cat bird, Minus carolinensis. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A. Wagenseller, Philadelphia, 1881
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This charming chromolithograph depicts the nest and eggs of the Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. The intricately detailed illustration, created by Edwin Sheppard and published in Thomas George Gentry's Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States in 1881 by J.A. Wagenseller, offers a glimpse into the intimate world of this Eastern woodland species. The Gray Catbird, also known as the Minus carolinensis or the Eastern Wood-Peewee, is a member of the New World flycatcher family, which also includes the Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius, and the Contopus virens, or the Eastern Kingbird. The Gray Catbird is named for its distinctive, mewing call, which resembles that of a domestic cat. These birds are found in wooded areas, marshes, and gardens throughout the eastern United States and parts of Canada. They are known for their versatile diet, which includes fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The Gray Catbird's nest, shown in the illustration, is a bulky, open cup made of twigs, grasses, and other plant material, often located in a shrub or low tree. The female lays 3-5 eggs, which are pale blue or greenish-white with brown or reddish-brown spots. Both the male and female take turns incubating the eggs, which hatch after about 12 days. The young are fed by both parents and leave the nest after about two weeks. This beautiful and informative illustration, with its rich colors and intricate details, provides a fascinating glimpse into the life cycle of the Gray Catbird and the care they take in raising their young.
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