Socorro Mockingbird
NameSocorro Mockingbird
Common NameSocorro Mockingbird
Scientific NameMimus graysoni
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grey-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. The wings and tail are a darker brown, lacking the prominent white patches or spots found on many other mockingbird species. The bill is dark and slightly decurved, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied series of whistles, trills, and mimicked sounds, though generally considered less complex than its mainland relatives. It also employs various alarm and contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Socorro Island, which is part of the Revillagigedo Islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dull grey-brown plumage, Lack of prominent white wing or tail markings, Relatively long tail, Slightly decurved dark bill, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Restricted to Socorro Island
Description
The Socorro Mockingbird is a medium-sized, drab grey-brown passerine endemic to Socorro Island. It is characterized by its relatively long tail and terrestrial foraging habits, often seen hopping on the ground in dense vegetation.
