Large Ground Finch (Geospiza magnirostris)
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Large Ground Finch

Geospiza magnirostris Gould, 1837

15–16 cmLength34 gWeight

The large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) is a species of bird in the genus Geospiza.

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 large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) is a species of bird in the genus Geospiza. One of Darwin's finches, it is now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae and was formerly in the Emberizidae. It is the largest species of Darwin's finch.

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Questions

How big is the Large Ground Finch?

The Large Ground Finch is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 34 g.

Where does the Large Ground Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos.

Is the Large Ground Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Large Ground Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Large Ground Finch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Large Ground Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
34 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
84 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
25 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 propinquaCommon Cactus FinchCommon Cactus FinchGeospiza scandensMedium Ground FinchMedium Ground FinchGeospiza fortisPlushcapPlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diademaCoal-crested FinchCoal-crested FinchCharitospiza eucosma
Large Ground Finch

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