Grey Warbler-Finch
Certhidea fusca
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusCerthidea (Warbler-Finches)
- SpeciesCerthidea fusca (Grey Warbler-Finch)
About the Grey Warbler-Finch
The grey warbler-finch (Certhidea fusca) is a species of bird, one of Darwin's finches in the tanager family Thraupidae. Sometimes classified in the family Emberizidae, more recent studies have shown it to belong in the tanager family.
It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. This species is closely related to the green warbler-finch, and were formerly considered conspecific, but both species differed in appearance, distribution, habitat, and song. The nominate subspecies is from Pinta and Marchena, becki from Darwin and Wolf, mentalis from Genovesa, bifasciata from Santa Fé, cinerascens from Española, luteola from San Cristóbal, and ridgwayi from Floreana. Grey warbler-finches are found mostly in the shrubland and dry forest of smaller drier islands, and have a suitable coloration for their habitat.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. South American Classification Committee (September 1, 2011). "Proposal (#367) to South American Classification Committee – Split the Warbler Finches: Certhidea fusca from Certhidea olivacea". Archived from the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grey Warbler-Finch in Galápagos Islands
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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 Grey Warbler-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Grey Warbler-Finch sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 1,556 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grey Warbler-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
June has the highest sighting rate for Grey Warbler-Finch in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.