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 ...

Several years ago, I was awakened nearly every day of late spring by a recurring — and very loud — bird sound. I say “sound,” rather than “song,” because this particular noise was not so melodious as ...

Related to the Mockingbird, the Gray Catbird can make a variety of sounds through mimicry. These birds like to hide out in thickets near water, making the Long Island Sound region a favorite spot ...