Galapagos Mockingbird (Nesomimus parvulus)
Santa Fe Island
Galapagos
Ecuador
This mockingbird is found only on the island of Santa Fe in the Galapagos and no where else.
There are four species of mockingbirds endemic to the Galapagos. There are six subspecies restricted to specific islands. This bird is found on Santa Fe Island and is named "barringtoni". The oldest male holds the responsibility for feeding and taking care of the young ones, and it does not matter if he is the parent. He is considered the alpha male. The family stays together as a unit way after the breeding season is over. The juveniles also take turns providing food for the young.
Galapagos Mockingbird (Nesomimus parvulus)
Santa Fe Island
Galapagos
Ecuador
This mockingbird is found only on the island of Santa Fe in the Galapagos and no where else.
There are four species of mockingbirds endemic to the Galapagos. There are six subspecies restricted to specific islands. This bird is found on Santa Fe Island and is named "barringtoni". The oldest male holds the responsibility for feeding and taking care of the young ones, and it does not matter if he is the parent. He is considered the alpha male. The family stays together as a unit way after the breeding season is over. The juveniles also take turns providing food for the young.