Espanola Mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi)
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Espanola Mockingbird

Mimus macdonaldi (Ridgway, 1890)

70 gWeight

The Española mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi), also known as the Hood mockingbird, is a species of bird in the family Mimidae.

Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Ecuador

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Espanola Mockingbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Española – Punta SuárezEcuador1,395 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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.

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Questions

How big is the Espanola Mockingbird?

The Espanola Mockingbird weighs around 70 g.

Where does the Espanola Mockingbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: Española and Gardner de Española islands (southeastern Galápagos). It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Espanola Mockingbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Espanola Mockingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Espanola Mockingbird as Vulnerable.

What does the Espanola Mockingbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Espanola Mockingbird in?

It belongs to the family Mockingbirds, Thrashers (Mimidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
70 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
116 mm
Tail
108 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
37 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Española and Gardner de Española islands (southeastern Galápagos)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Mimus

Other birds in the genus Mimus

Northern MockingbirdNorthern MockingbirdMimus polyglottosTropical MockingbirdTropical MockingbirdMimus gilvusBahama MockingbirdBahama MockingbirdMimus gundlachiiChilean MockingbirdChilean MockingbirdMimus thencaLong-tailed MockingbirdLong-tailed MockingbirdMimus longicaudatusChalk-browed MockingbirdChalk-browed MockingbirdMimus saturninusPatagonian MockingbirdPatagonian MockingbirdMimus patagonicusWhite-banded MockingbirdWhite-banded MockingbirdMimus triurusBrown-backed MockingbirdBrown-backed MockingbirdMimus dorsalisGalapagos MockingbirdGalapagos MockingbirdMimus parvulusFloreana MockingbirdFloreana MockingbirdMimus trifasciatusSan Cristobal MockingbirdSan Cristobal MockingbirdMimus melanotis
Espanola Mockingbird

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