Genovesa Cactus-Finch
Geospiza propinqua
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusGeospiza (Ground-Finches and Cactus-Finches)
- SpeciesGeospiza propinqua (Genovesa Cactus-Finch)
About the Genovesa Cactus-Finch
The Genovesa cactus finch (Geospiza propinqua) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is one of Darwin's finches, and is endemic to the Galápagos islands, Ecuador, where it is restricted to Genovesa Island.
Its natural habitat is dry shrubland and it is commonly seen on the ground. Its main food source is the cactus Opuntia. The large cactus finch is one of Darwin's finches, a group of closely related birds which evolved on the Galápagos Islands. The group is related to the Tiaris grassquits, which are found in South America and the Caribbean. An ancestral relative of those grassquits arrived on the Galápagos Islands some 2–3 million years ago, and the Española cactus finch is one of the species which evolved from that ancestor.
Some taxonomic authorities, including the International Ornithologists' Union, have split the species from the Española cactus finch. Others still consider them conspecific. Grant, Peter R.; Grant, B. Rosemary (2008). How and Why Species Multiply: The Radiation of Darwin's Finches. Princeton, NJ, USA: Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-13360-7.
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Recent sightings of Genovesa Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands
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Small Ground-Finch
Geospiza fuliginosa
Medium Ground-Finch
Geospiza fortis
Common Cactus-Finch
Geospiza scandens
Large Ground-Finch
Geospiza magnirostris
Española Cactus-Finch
Geospiza conirostris
Genovesa Ground-Finch
Geospiza acutirostris
Vampire Ground-Finch
Geospiza septentrionalis
Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch
Geospiza difficilis
Small Tree-Finch
Camarhynchus parvulus
Grey Warbler-Finch
Certhidea fusca
Woodpecker Finch
Camarhynchus pallidus
Green Warbler-Finch
Certhidea olivacea
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Genovesa Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Genovesa Cactus-Finch sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 483 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Genovesa Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
June has the highest sighting rate for Genovesa Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.