Black catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris)

The black catbird is a songbird species in the monotypic genus ''Melanoptila'', part of the family Mimidae. At 19–20.5 cm in length and 31.6–42 g in mass, it is the smallest of the mimids. Sexes appear similar, with glossy black plumage, black legs and bill, and dark brownish eyes. The species is endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, and is found as far south as Campeche, northern Guatemala and northern Belize. Although there are historical records from Honduras and the US state of Texas,.. more