Mangrove Finch
Camarhynchus heliobates
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The mangrove finch (Camarhynchus heliobates) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It was found on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, but recent surveys have failed to record the species on Fernandina. It has been classified as critically endangered by BirdLife International, with an estimated population of 20–40 mature individuals in 2021, located in two large mangroves on Isabela.
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Range and habitat
Mangroves on northwest coast of Isabela (Galapagos); restricted to very small area, formerly also on eastern coast of Isabela, and on Fernandina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mangrove 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.
