List of Birds of Ecuador - Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Mockingbirds and Thrashers

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Mimidae

The mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes thrashers, mockingbirds, tremblers, and the New World catbirds. These birds are notable for their vocalizations, especially their ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. Their colouring tends towards dull greys and browns . There are 6 species which have been recorded in Ecuador.

  • Tropical Mockingbird Mimus gilvus
  • Long-tailed Mockingbird Mimus longicaudatus
  • Galapagos Mockingbird Nesomimus parvulus (E)
  • Charles Mockingbird Nesomimus trifasciatus (E)
  • Hood Mockingbird Nesomimus macdonaldi (E)
  • San Cristobal Mockingbird Nesomimus melanotis (E)

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