Chilean Mockingbird

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Mimus thenca

Chilean Mockingbird, a reference photo
Photo: Polinova · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Chilean mockingbird (Mimus thenca), locally known as tenca, is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It primarily inhabits Chile's northern half, though there are sightings in Argentina.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chilean Mockingbird being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Mimidae
Genus
Mimus
Species
Mimus thenca

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