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File:365 Galapagos Mockingbird - Mimus parvulus, Isabela Island, Galapagos, July 9, 2021.jpg

Galapagos Mockingbird

Galapagos Mockingbird

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The San Cristóbal Mockingbird is one of the four endemic mockingbird species found in the Galapagos Islands, characterized by its relatively small size, brownish plumage, and streaked breast. It is an iconic example of island evolution.
Where to spot
Endemic to San Cristóbal Island in the Galapagos Archipelago, Ecuador, inhabiting arid scrub, coastal zones, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its small size, brownish overall coloration with streaking. Its restricted island range is a key identifier. Observe its bold, inquisitive behavior around human settlements.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Resident and observable year-round.
File:365 Galapagos Mockingbird - Mimus parvulus, Isabela Island, Galapagos, July 9, 2021.jpg
File:Cucuve de Galápagos (Mimus parvulus), Punta Pitt, isla de San Cristóbal, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-24, DD 71.JPG
File:Cucuve de Galápagos (Mimus parvulus), isla Santa Cruz, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-26, DD 23.JPG
File:Mimus parvulus 124938996.jpg
File:Mimus parvulus 142768714.jpg
File:Mimus parvulus parvulus.jpg
File:Mimus parvulus parvulus 125547360.jpg
File:365 Galapagos Mockingbird - Mimus parvulus, Isabela Island, Galapagos, July 9, 2021.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cucuve de Galápagos (Mimus parvulus), Punta Pitt, isla de San Cristóbal, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-24, DD 71.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cucuve de Galápagos (Mimus parvulus), isla Santa Cruz, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-26, DD 23.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mimus parvulus 124938996.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mimus parvulus 142768714.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mimus parvulus parvulus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mimus parvulus parvulus 125547360.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Charles Darwin himself observed the variations among Galapagos mockingbirds on different islands, which provided crucial insights for his theory of natural selection.
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