The Mimids are a New World family of passerinebirds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. As their name (Latin for "mimic") suggests, these birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors.
The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance.
The alleged relationship of the Mimidae and the Troglodytidae (Wrens) (Coues 1927, Hohn 1973) is not supported by this parasite evidence.
SUMMARY The rhinonyssine nasal mite literature was surveyed for records of infection of the Mimidae, Turdidae, and related groups and these data were evaluated with respect to the systematic position of the Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis).
The Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) is presently considered to be a mimic thrush (Mimidae: mockingbirds and thrashers) (A.O.U. However, some of its characteristics suggest an affinity with true thrushes (Turdidae: thrushes, solitaires, and bluebirds).
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