Common Cactus Finch (Geospiza scandens)
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Common Cactus Finch

Geospiza scandens (Gould, 1837)

23 gWeight

The common cactus finch or small cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The common cactus finch or small cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, where it is found on most islands, with the notable exception of Fernandina, Española, Genovesa, Darwin and Wolf. Most of these islands are inhabited by its close relative, the Española cactus finch.

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Questions

How big is the Common Cactus Finch?

The Common Cactus Finch weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Common Cactus Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos.

Is the Common Cactus Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Common Cactus Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Common Cactus Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Common Cactus Finch in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
23 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
41 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Galápagos

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Geospiza

Other birds in the genus Geospiza

Small Ground FinchSmall Ground FinchGeospiza fuliginosaSharp-beaked Ground FinchSharp-beaked Ground FinchGeospiza difficilisGenovesa Ground FinchGenovesa Ground FinchGeospiza acutirostrisVampire Ground FinchVampire Ground FinchGeospiza septentrionalisEspanola Cactus FinchEspanola Cactus FinchGeospiza conirostrisGenovesa Cactus FinchGenovesa Cactus FinchGeospiza propinquaLarge Ground FinchLarge Ground FinchGeospiza magnirostrisMedium Ground FinchMedium Ground FinchGeospiza fortisPlushcapPlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diademaCoal-crested FinchCoal-crested FinchCharitospiza eucosma
Common Cactus Finch

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