Islets of Gardner-near-Floreana and Campeón (near Floreana), in southern Galapagos Is.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is <50 (2010) and fluctuating.
Status EN
Predation by black rat Rattus rattus and Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani), susceptibility to avian pox virus, and the invasive parasite Philornis downsi are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Terrestrial insects. Also arboreal insects, fruit, nectar, pollen, centipedes, crabs, lizards and regurgitated food of boobies Sula spp.
Voice
A strident call. A long, melodious song. Does not mimic other birds.
Floreana Mockingbird (Mimus trifasciatus) [XC24274]
by id from Champion Islet off Floreana, Galapagos, Ecuador (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus considered most closely related to, and putatively derived from, mainland Long-tailed Mockingbird (Mimus longicaudatus). Hybridization with Long-tailed Mockingbird (Mimus longicaudatus) recorded in captivity. Forms a superspecies with Espanola Mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi), San Cristobal Mockingbird (Mimus melanotis) and Galapagos Mockingbird (Mimus parvulus) and all previously considered conspecific. Birds on Campeón somewehat smaller than those on Gardner-near-Floreana, but difference considered insufficient to warrant naming of geographical subspecies.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet