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Photo by Graham Harcombe at San Cristobal Galapagos

Alternative name: Chatham Mockingbird

Mimus melanotis

Nesomimus melanotis

[edit] Identification

Narrow white collar, prominent streaking on flanks and sides of breast, and a distinct dark malar stripe. Iris greenish.

[edit] Distribution

San Cristobal island in the Galapagos (San Cristobal island was called Chatham Island in the past).

[edit] Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species.
Also placed in genus Nesomimus.

[edit] Habitat

Forests, mangroves, and shrublands.

[edit] Behaviour

[edit] References

1. Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
2. SACC proposal to recognize the name San Cristobal Mockingbird

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