Genovesa Cactus Finch
Geospiza propinqua
VUVulnerable Endemic to Ecuador
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Genovesa cactus finch (Geospiza propinqua) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is one of Darwin's finches, and is endemic to the Galápagos islands, Ecuador, where it is restricted to Genovesa Island.
Its natural habitat is dry shrubland and it is commonly seen on the ground. Its main food source is the cactus Opuntia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Genovesa (Galapagos).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Genovesa cactus 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.
