''Melanotis'' is a genus of bird in the family Mimidae. It contains the following species: * Blue mockingbird (''Melanotis caerulescens'') * Blue-and-white mockingbird (''Melanotis hypoleucus'')

Etymology

The word ''Melanotis'' is derived from the Ancient Greek roots ''melano-/μελανο-'' "black" and ''ot-/ὠτ-'' "ear".

Description

The two ''Melanotis'' species are the world's most brightly colored mockingbirds.