Genovesa Ground Finch
Geospiza acutirostris
VUVulnerable Endemic to Ecuador
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Genovesa ground finch (Geospiza acutirostris) is a small bird native to the Galápagos Islands. It was considered a subspecies of the sharp-beaked ground finch (Geospiza difficilis) endemic to Genovesa Island. The International Ornithologists' Union has split the species. Other taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Galapagos (Genovesa).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Genovesa 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.
