About the Large Ground Finch
The large ground finch is a species of bird in the genus Geospiza. One of Darwin's finches, it is now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae and was formerly in the Emberizidae. It is the largest species of Darwin's finch.
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The large ground finch weighs about 27–39 g (0.95–1.38 oz), and its length ranges slightly 15–16 cm (5.9–6.3 in). It is the largest species of Darwin's finch both in total size and size of beak. The feather and bill colors vary between males and females. The adult male is mostly black, with slightly browner wings and tail; the cloaca is white-streaked; the eyes are dark brown. It also has blackish legs. The tail is relatively short.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Common Cactus FinchGeospiza scandensThe common cactus finch or small cactus finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae.
Espanola Cactus FinchGeospiza conirostrisThe Española cactus finch is among the largest of the Darwin's finches, measuring 15 cm (5.9 in) in length.
Genovesa Ground FinchGeospiza acutirostrisThe Genovesa ground finch is a small bird native to the Galápagos Islands.
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