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Hood mockingbird

The Hood mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi) also known as the Española 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.

The bird is extremely aggressive and curious, and has no fear of humans whatsoever. The bird will chase after tourists in search of food, drink, or any unusual object. In some cases, the species will attempt to obtain water from tourists by pecking at their water bottles.

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Uploaded on December 15, 2019
Taken on April 3, 2014