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Birdsong field guide

Española Mockingbird

Mimus macdonaldi

The Española Mockingbird is a large, exceptionally bold passerine endemic to the Galápagos, distinguished by its long, curved bill and opportunistic feeding habits.

What it sounds like

A loud, varied melody of clear whistles and rhythmic warbles interspersed with harsh, grating scold notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Barry Edmonston · EcuadorCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the largest and most aggressive of the four mockingbird species found in the Galápagos archipelago.
They are known to exhibit hematophagy, occasionally drinking blood from wounds on sea lions or iguanas.
The species practices cooperative breeding, where groups of up to 40 individuals defend a communal territory.
Their diet is highly omnivorous, including seabird eggs, turtle hatchlings, fruit, and human-provided water.
They possess a notably long, decurved bill adapted for complex foraging in arid environments.

Habitat

Arid lowland scrub, deciduous forests, and rocky coastal zones.

Range

Endemic to Española Island and Gardner-near-Española in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bahama MockingbirdMimus gundlachii Brown-backed MockingbirdMimus dorsalis Chalk-browed MockingbirdMimus saturninus Chilean MockingbirdMimus thenca Floreana MockingbirdMimus trifasciatus Galapagos MockingbirdMimus parvulus Long-tailed MockingbirdMimus longicaudatus Northern MockingbirdMimus polyglottos

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