San Cristóbal Mockingbird
NameSan Cristóbal Mockingbird
Common NameSan Cristóbal Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus melanotis
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky grayish-brown, with a paler, often buffy-white underside. It features a distinctive dark mask through the eye, contrasting with a pale supercilium, and two prominent white wing bars on its dark wings.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied and complex song, often incorporating mimicry of other bird species and environmental sounds. Its vocalizations typically consist of repeated phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to San Cristóbal Island, the easternmost island in the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresdark eye mask, pale supercilium, streaky brown upperparts, two white wing bars, long decurved bill
Description
This medium-sized mockingbird is endemic to San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos. It is characterized by its streaky brown plumage, dark eye mask, and long, decurved bill, often seen foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
