Mangrove Finch (Camarhynchus heliobates)
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Mangrove Finch

Camarhynchus heliobates (Snodgrass & Heller, 1901)

18 gWeight

The mangrove finch (Camarhynchus heliobates) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae.

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 mangrove finch (Camarhynchus heliobates) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It was found on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, but recent surveys have failed to record the species on Fernandina.

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Questions

How big is the Mangrove Finch?

The Mangrove Finch weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Mangrove Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos.

What does the Mangrove Finch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mangrove Finch in?

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

At a glance

Weight
18 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
71 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
24 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
Camarhynchus

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Mangrove Finch

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