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Genovesa Cactus Finch
Geospiza propinqua
Genovesa Cactus Finch (Geospiza propinqua) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Genovesa Cactus Finch (Geospiza propinqua) 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 propinqua
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 Genovesa 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 Genovesa Cactus Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Genovesa Cactus Finch (Geospiza propinqua) belongs to the Thraupidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Genovesa (ne Galápagos).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 27.6 g, with a wing length of about 7.6 cm and a tail of around 4.6 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 15 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Genovesa Cactus Finch?
The Genovesa Cactus Finch is a small bird that weighs around 27.6 g.
Where does the Genovesa Cactus Finch live?
The Genovesa Cactus Finch is found across South America with a range covering SA Genovesa (ne Galápagos), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Genovesa Cactus Finch belong to?
The Genovesa Cactus Finch (Geospiza propinqua) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Genovesa Cactus Finch eat?
The Genovesa Cactus Finch is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Genovesa Cactus Finch migrate?
The Genovesa Cactus Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Genovesa 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.
How large is the Genovesa Cactus Finch's range?
The Genovesa Cactus Finch has a mapped global range of about 15 km².
Conservation
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