Mockingjay

Mockingbird... Males are slightly larger than females. There average wingspan is 12 to 14 inches. In the wild the average lifespan is up to 8 years A medium-sized songbird, a bit more slender than a thrush and with a longer tail. Mockingbirds have small heads, a long, thin bill with a hint of a downward curve, and long legs. Their wings are short, rounded, and broad, making the tail seem particularly long in flight. Originally found in the South, Northern Mockingbirds made a major range extension up both coast towards Canada in the 1900's. They are distributed throughout North America and found across the State of Maryland. They like living in various landscapes and gardens near houses in urban areas. They also like farmlands, edges of open woods and streamside thickets in the rural areas. They lay 2 to 6 eggs from March through August and are very aggressive towards anything that gets too close to their nesting territory.
 * What's the average size & lifespan?**
 * Range... Where are they found?**