Espanola Mockingbird
Mimus macdonaldi
VUVulnerable Endemic to Ecuador
- Family
- Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Española mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi), also known as the Hood mockingbird, is a species of bird in the family Mimidae. It is endemic to Española Island in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, and it is one of four closely related mockingbird species endemic to the Galápagos archipelago. It is found in dry forests and is omnivorous, though it primarily is a carnivore or scavenger. The species has a highly territorial social structure and has no fear of humans.
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Range and habitat
Española Island and adjacent southeastern Galapagos Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Española mockingbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
