Vegetarian Finch (Platyspiza crassirostris)
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Vegetarian Finch

Platyspiza crassirostris (Gould, 1837)

16 cmLength36 gWeight

The vegetarian finch (Platyspiza crassirostris) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae endemic to the Galápagos Islands.

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 vegetarian finch (Platyspiza crassirostris) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is the only member of the genus Platyspiza.

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Questions

How big is the Vegetarian Finch?

The Vegetarian Finch is about 16 cm long and weighs around 36 g.

Where does the Vegetarian Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos.

Is the Vegetarian Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Vegetarian Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Vegetarian Finch eat?

Main food: Land plants.

What family is the Vegetarian Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
36 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Land plants
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
27 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
Platyspiza

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Vegetarian Finch

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