Though they are gray, they don’t look like cats, nor do they chase or befriend them. However, their distinct sound closely mimics a cat’s meow. Gray Catbirds, related to Northern Mockingbirds, can also imitate the calls of other bird species. They’re a delight to observe in nature, being a bold and curious species with a black cap and rufous red feathers under their tails. This particular adult Gray Catbird likely collided with a window, perhaps during its migration to winter grounds along the G