Can Mockingbirds be trained

Answer 1

I have "rescued" four chicks in the last three years. Three of them survived. One of them learned its name (Cheep), and responded to it by coming to me. It learned to "step up" by climbing on my finger or shoulder. I could walk around town with Cheep on my remaining on my shoulder.

Cheep's family remained involved with raising him (her?). I would put Cheep outside and the family would come to us. I could feed him, then walk away, and his mom would continue feeding him.

I nursed him for several weeks, letting him stay outside while the family was around, then bringing him in at night. Ultimately, he was able to fly and when he grew strong enough, he left to be with his family. A year later, I can go outside and call him and he flies to me.

Answer 2

Mockingbirds can mimic sounds and songs, but they are not typically trained in the same way that other birds, such as parrots, are. While they can be conditioned to some extent, they are generally not as responsive to training as other bird species.