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The vegetarian finch is one of the largest Galápagos finches, measuring 16 cm (6.3 in) in length and ranging from 29 to 40 g (1.0 to 1.4 oz) in mass. Its upright stance is described as "parrot-like". Its beak is broad and stout, with a strongly curved culmen. Males have upper parts which are olive-colored, with underparts that are whitish, with smudgy streaking on the lower breast and flanks; some birds show rufous on the underparts. Their lower flanks and undertail coverts are buffy, with a black hood, throat, breast and upper flanks. Voice: The song of the vegetarian finch is nasal and drawn out, with each note lasting about two seconds. Transcribed as ph'wheeeuuuuu-íííúúú, it is accented towards the end. The bird's primary call is high-pitched and squealing, said to resemble the sound of a radio tuner. It also gives a whiny pheep.
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When to see the Vegetarian Finch
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Vegetarian Finch
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About the Vegetarian Finch
The vegetarian finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is the only member of the genus Platyspiza.
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Easily confused with
Cinnamon Warbling FinchPoospiza ornataA medium-sized Poospiza finch, the cinnamon warbling finch has an average length of 13 cm (5.1 in) and a typical mass of around 12.5 g (0.44 oz).
Dubois's SeedeaterSporophila ardesiacaDubois's seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
Blue-browed TanagerTangara cyanotisThe blue-browed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
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