How big is a Gough Finch?

The Gough Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 46 g.

Where can you see a Gough Finch?

The Gough Finch is endemic to South Africa, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Gough Finch?

The Gough Finch is most easily confused with the Scaled Flowerpiercer, the Sira Tanager and the Great-billed Seed Finch.

Is the Gough Finch endangered?

The Gough Finch is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Gough Finch

Rowettia goughensis

Tanagers and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis) is a legendary tanager found only in South Africa, weighing about 46 g. The Gough finch or Gough bunting, is a critically endangered species of songbird.

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Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis), photo 1 — Photo: Herbert Goodchild · Public domain

Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis), photo 2 — Photo: Herbert Goodchild · Public domain

Gough Finch (Rowettia goughensis), photo 3 — Photo: Herbert Goodchild · Public domain

About the Gough Finch

The Gough finch or Gough bunting, is a critically endangered species of songbird.

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How to identify it

The Gough finch is 22 to 26 cm (8.7–10.2 in) in length and weighs 50–56 g (1.8–2.0 oz).

When to see it

Best months: March, April, September, October, with peak activity in April. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Gough Finch?: The Gough finch is 22 to 26 cm (8.7–10.2 in) in length and weighs 50–56 g (1.8–2.0 oz).
How big is a Gough Finch?: The Gough Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 46 g.
Where can you see a Gough Finch?: The Gough Finch is endemic to South Africa, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Gough Finch?: The Gough Finch is most easily confused with the Scaled Flowerpiercer, the Sira Tanager and the Great-billed Seed Finch.
Is the Gough Finch endangered?: The Gough Finch is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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