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Gough Finch
Rowettia goughensis (Clarke, WE, 1904)
22–26 cmLength53 gWeight
The Gough finch (Rowettia goughensis) or Gough bunting, is a critically endangered species of songbird.
Most records: St. Helena
Where and when it's recorded
Most records: St. Helena
Gough Finch has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Nearshore waters (0-2mi/3km) - Gaggins Point to Rockhopper PointSt. Helena22 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Gough finch (Rowettia goughensis) or Gough bunting, is a critically endangered species of songbird.
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Questions
How big is the Gough Finch?
The Gough Finch is about 22–26 cm long and weighs around 53 g.
Where does the Gough Finch live?
Its breeding range: Atlantic Ocean: Gough Island. It is most often recorded in St. Helena.
Is the Gough Finch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Gough Finch as Critically Endangered.
What does the Gough Finch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Gough Finch in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 22–26 cm
- Weight
- 53 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 98 mm
- Tail
- 79 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Atlantic Ocean: Gough Island
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Rowettia
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