It is the only species of Galápagos mockingbird that Charles Darwin did not see or collect on the voyage of HMS Beagle.

The species has a long, thin beak, useful for tapping into the eggs of seabirds.

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.

[3] The bird is considered to be vulnerable in the wild by BirdLife International due mainly to its limited area.