catbird

an American songbird related to the mockingbird family with black plumage and a long tail that makes a cat-like call

A catbird is a medium-sized songbird native to North America, known for its distinctive meowing calls resembling a cat's mewing. It has a slate-gray plumage, a black cap, and a long, rounded tail. The catbird is known for its excellent vocal abilities. It is considered a talented mimic, capable of imitating other bird songs and a wide range of different sounds, including the calls of other animals and even human speech. It is a shy bird that often stays hidden in dense vegetation, but it can be attracted to gardens and bird feeders, where it may become more visible to birdwatchers.

any of various birds of the Australian region, the males of which build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females