Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa)
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Small Ground Finch

Geospiza fuliginosa Gould, 1837

11 cmLength14 gWeight

The small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.

Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Ecuador

Small Ground 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

  1. Española – Punta SuárezEcuador1,021 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 small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, it is common and widespread in shrubland, woodland, and other habitats on most islands in the archipelago. It commonly feeds on small seeds and parasites from the skins of Galápagos land and marine iguanas and Galápagos tortoises.

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Questions

How big is the Small Ground Finch?

The Small Ground Finch is about 11 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Small Ground Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Small Ground Finch?

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

Is the Small Ground Finch endangered?

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

What does the Small Ground Finch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Small Ground Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
37 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
20 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

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Small Ground Finch

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