Espanola Cactus Finch (Geospiza conirostris)
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Espanola Cactus Finch

Geospiza conirostris Ridgway, 1890

15 cmLength28 gWeight

The Española cactus finch (Geospiza conirostris) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.

Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Ecuador

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Espanola Cactus Finch has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Española – Punta SuárezEcuador1,048 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Española cactus finch (Geospiza conirostris) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is one of Darwin's finches, and is endemic to the Galápagos islands, where it is restricted to Española, Genovesa, and the Darwin and Wolf Islands. This rather dark bird resembles the smaller and finer-beaked common cactus finch, but the two species do not co-inhabit any island.

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Questions

How big is the Espanola Cactus Finch?

The Espanola Cactus Finch is about 15 cm long and weighs around 28 g.

Where does the Espanola Cactus Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Española (southeastern Galápagos). It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Espanola Cactus Finch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Espanola Cactus Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Espanola Cactus Finch as Vulnerable.

What does the Espanola Cactus Finch eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Espanola Cactus Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
15 cm
Weight
28 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: Española (southeastern 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 septentrionalisGenovesa Cactus FinchGenovesa Cactus FinchGeospiza propinquaLarge Ground FinchLarge Ground FinchGeospiza magnirostrisCommon Cactus FinchCommon Cactus FinchGeospiza scandensMedium Ground FinchMedium Ground FinchGeospiza fortisPlushcapPlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diademaCoal-crested FinchCoal-crested FinchCharitospiza eucosma
Espanola Cactus Finch

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