Floreana Mockingbird
NameFloreana Mockingbird
Common NameFloreana Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus trifasciatus
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown-grey with darker streaks on the back and crown. Underparts are whitish to pale buff, often with faint streaking on the flanks. It has a distinct dark eye-stripe contrasting with a pale supercilium. The wings are dark with two prominent white wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied repertoire of calls, including harsh alarm notes and melodious songs, often incorporating mimicry of other birds and sounds from its environment.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Galápagos Islands, historically found on Floreana Island, but now restricted to two small offshore islets, Champion and Gardner-by-Floreana.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown upperparts, pale underparts, dark eye-stripe, pale supercilium, two white wing-bars, slender, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Floreana Mockingbird is a medium-sized, slender passerine endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is characterized by its streaky brown upperparts and pale underparts, often seen actively foraging on the ground or in low vegetation. This critically endangered species is known for its inquisitive nature.
