Small Ground Finch
Geospiza fuliginosa
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Ecuador
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, it is common and widespread in shrubland, woodland, and other habitats on most islands in the archipelago. It commonly feeds on small seeds and parasites from the skins of Galápagos land and marine iguanas and Galápagos tortoises.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Arid scrub of main Galapagos Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Small ground finch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
