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Gough Finch
Rowettia goughensis
Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 53 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Rowettia
- Species goughensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 53 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Gough 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 forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Gough Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO Gough Island.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 53 g, with a wing length of about 9.8 cm and a tail of around 7.9 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 64 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Gough Finch?
The Gough Finch is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 53 g.
Where does the Gough Finch live?
The Gough Finch is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO Gough Island, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Gough Finch belong to?
The Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Gough Finch eat?
The Gough Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Gough Finch migrate?
The Gough Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Gough Finch endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Gough Finch's range?
The Gough Finch has a mapped global range of about 64 km².
Conservation
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