Meaning of the word mockingbird in English

What does mockingbird mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mockingbird

US /ˈmɑː.kɪŋ.bɝːd/
UK /ˈmɒk.ɪŋ.bɜːd/
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Noun

a long-tailed American songbird with grey and white plumage, noted for its mimicry of other birds' songs.

Example:
The mockingbird sang a medley of other birds' calls from the treetop.
We heard a mockingbird imitating a car alarm.