Española Mockingbird
Mimus macdonaldi
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Mimidae
About
The Española mockingbird, also known as the Hood mockingbird, is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is endemic to Española Island in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, and it is one of four closely related mockingbird species endemic to the Galápagos archipelago. It is found in dry forests and is omnivorous, though it primarily is a carnivore or scavenger. The species has a highly territorial social structure and has no fear of humans. It is the only species of Galápagos mockingbird that Charles Darwin did not see or collect on the voyage of HMS Beagle.
Fun Fact
The species has the largest bill of any of the Galápagos mockingbirds.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found throughout the dry scrub of the island.
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change