Mockingbird (Galapagos)

  • Galapagos Wildlife: Floreana Mockingbird © Paquita Hoeck

    © Paquita Hoeck

  • Galapagos Wildlife: Mockingbird Flight © Luiz Ortiz Catedral

    © Luiz Ortiz Catedral

Species Data

Common Name Galapagos mockingbird
Scientific Name Mimus parvulus
Spanish Name Cucuve de Galápagos
Conservation Status

Galapagos Graphics: IUCN Red List Least Concern © Dan Wright

Least Concern

Endemic/Native/Introduced

Endemic

Size Between 25 and 27cm in length
Average Lifespan Unknown
Predators Cats and Rats
Food Omnivorous (varied diet includes; arthropods, fruit, nectar, eggs and ticks, but sometimes the blood of iguanas and dead flesh)
Animal Class Aves

Species Overview

The Galapagos mockingbird is thought to have been an inspiration for Darwin’s theory of natural selection. There are currently seven subspecies of mockingbird in Galapagos. These differ slightly in overall size, colouration and markings. As co-operative breeders in territorial groups of 2-5 adults (sometimes more), there is normally one or two breeding pairs with the non-breeders helping to raise chicks. Galapagos mockingbirds can often be seen running along the ground instead of flying, their nests are most likely to be found in prickly pear cactus

 

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Species Data
Common Name Galapagos mockingbird
Scientific Name Mimus parvulus
Spanish Name Cucuve de Galápagos
Conservation Status

Galapagos Graphics: IUCN Red List Least Concern © Dan Wright

Least Concern

Endemic / Native / Introduced

Endemic

Size Between 25 and 27cm in length
Average Lifespan Unknown
Predators Cats and Rats
Food Omnivorous (varied diet includes; arthropods, fruit, nectar, eggs and ticks, but sometimes the blood of iguanas and dead flesh)
Animal Class Aves