Genovesa Ground Finch
Geospiza acutirostris
The Genovesa Ground Finch (Geospiza acutirostris) is a rare tanager found only in Ecuador, weighing about 12 g. The Genovesa ground finch is a small bird native to the Galápagos Islands.
About the Genovesa Ground Finch
The Genovesa ground finch is a small bird native to the Galápagos Islands. It was considered a subspecies of the sharp-beaked ground finch endemic to Genovesa Island. The International Ornithologists' Union has split the species. Other taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Genovesa Ground Finch look like?
- The Genovesa ground finch is a small bird native to the Galápagos Islands.
- How big is a Genovesa Ground Finch?
- The Genovesa Ground Finch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a Genovesa Ground Finch?
- The Genovesa Ground Finch is endemic to Ecuador, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Genovesa Ground Finch?
- The Genovesa Ground Finch is most easily confused with the Genovesa Cactus Finch, the Espanola Cactus Finch and the Sharp-beaked Ground Finch.
- Is the Genovesa Ground Finch endangered?
- The Genovesa Ground Finch is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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