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Inaccessible Island Finch
Nesospiza acunhae
Inaccessible Island Finch (Nesospiza acunhae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Inaccessible Island Finch (Nesospiza acunhae) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 28.5 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 Nesospiza
- Species acunhae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 28.5 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Inaccessible Island Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Inaccessible Island Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Inaccessible Island Finch (Nesospiza acunhae) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO Inaccessible I., Tristan da Cunha group and s Atlantic.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 28.5 g, with a wing length of about 8.3 cm and a tail of around 7 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 16 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Inaccessible Island Finch?
The Inaccessible Island Finch is a small bird that weighs around 28.5 g.
Where does the Inaccessible Island Finch live?
The Inaccessible Island Finch is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO Inaccessible I., Tristan da Cunha group and s Atlantic, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Inaccessible Island Finch belong to?
The Inaccessible Island Finch (Nesospiza acunhae) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Inaccessible Island Finch eat?
The Inaccessible Island Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Inaccessible Island Finch migrate?
The Inaccessible Island Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Inaccessible Island 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.
How large is the Inaccessible Island Finch's range?
The Inaccessible Island Finch has a mapped global range of about 16 km².
Conservation
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