Medium Ground Finch
Geospiza fortis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Ecuador
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. Its primary natural habitat is tropical shrubland. One of Darwin's finches, the species was the first which scientists have observed evolving in real-time.
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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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Medium 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.
