Española Mockingbird
NameEspañola Mockingbird
Common NameEspañola Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus macdonaldi
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown-grey, with darker streaks on the back and wings. Underparts are paler, whitish, with dark streaking on the flanks and breast. It features a dark eye-stripe (mask) and a pale supercilium/eye-ring. The bill is long, slender, distinctly decurved, and blackish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and complex songs, often incorporating mimicry. It also produces harsh alarm calls and chattering vocalizations.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, coastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Española Island (Hood Island) in the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesLong, distinctly decurved black bill, Streaky brown-grey plumage with paler, streaked underparts, Dark eye-stripe with a pale eye-ring, Bold and inquisitive behavior, Restricted range to Española Island
Description
The Española Mockingbird is a medium-sized, long-tailed bird with a distinctive long, decurved bill. Endemic to Española Island, it is known for its bold, curious, and often aggressive behavior towards other species and humans.
