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Espanola Cactus Finch
Geospiza conirostris
Espanola Cactus Finch (Geospiza conirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Espanola Cactus Finch (Geospiza conirostris) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 27.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Geospiza
- Species conirostris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 27.6 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Espanola Cactus Finch is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Espanola Cactus Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Espanola Cactus Finch (Geospiza conirostris) is a member of the Thraupidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Española (se Galápagos).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 27.6 g, with a wing length of about 7.8 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 64 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Espanola Cactus Finch?
The Espanola Cactus Finch is a small bird that weighs around 27.6 g.
Where does the Espanola Cactus Finch live?
The Espanola Cactus Finch is found across South America with a range covering SA Española (se Galápagos), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Espanola Cactus Finch belong to?
The Espanola Cactus Finch (Geospiza conirostris) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Espanola Cactus Finch eat?
The Espanola Cactus Finch is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Espanola Cactus Finch migrate?
The Espanola Cactus Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Espanola Cactus Finch endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Espanola Cactus Finch make?
1 real field recording of the Espanola Cactus Finch — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Espanola Cactus Finch's range?
The Espanola Cactus Finch has a mapped global range of about 64 km².
Conservation
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