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Genovesa Ground Finch
Geospiza acutirostris
Genovesa Ground Finch (Geospiza acutirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Genovesa Ground Finch (Geospiza acutirostris) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 12.3 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 acutirostris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 12.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Genovesa Ground 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 Genovesa Ground Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Genovesa Ground Finch (Geospiza acutirostris) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Genovesa (n Galápagos).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 12.3 g, with a wing length of about 6.1 cm and a tail of around 3.5 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 15 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Genovesa Ground Finch?
The Genovesa Ground Finch is a very small bird that weighs around 12.3 g.
Where does the Genovesa Ground Finch live?
The Genovesa Ground Finch is found across South America with a range covering SA Genovesa (n Galápagos), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Genovesa Ground Finch belong to?
The Genovesa Ground Finch (Geospiza acutirostris) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Genovesa Ground Finch eat?
The Genovesa Ground Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Genovesa Ground Finch migrate?
The Genovesa Ground Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Genovesa Ground 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 Genovesa Ground Finch make?
1 real field recording of the Genovesa Ground 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 Genovesa Ground Finch's range?
The Genovesa Ground Finch has a mapped global range of about 15 km².
Conservation
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