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Vampire Ground Finch

Geospiza septentrionalis

Vampire Ground Finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

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The Vampire Ground Finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 12.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
  4. Genus Geospiza
  5. Species septentrionalis

Where it lives

Northwestern Galápagos

Quick facts

Weight
12.3 g
Diet
Omnivores
Family
Thraupidae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Vampire 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 Vampire Ground Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Vampire Ground Finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) belongs to the Thraupidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA nw Galápagos.

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 12.3 g, with a wing length of about 7.2 cm and a tail of around 5.3 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 2 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Vampire Ground Finch?

The Vampire Ground Finch is a very small bird that weighs around 12.3 g.

Where does the Vampire Ground Finch live?

The Vampire Ground Finch is found across South America with a range covering SA nw Galápagos, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Vampire Ground Finch belong to?

The Vampire Ground Finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Vampire Ground Finch eat?

The Vampire Ground Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Vampire Ground Finch migrate?

The Vampire Ground Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Vampire 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.

How large is the Vampire Ground Finch's range?

The Vampire Ground Finch has a mapped global range of about 2 km².

Conservation

Vulnerable

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