Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch
Geospiza difficilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusGeospiza (Ground-Finches and Cactus-Finches)
- SpeciesGeospiza difficilis (Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch)
About the Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch
The sharp-beaked ground finch (Geospiza difficilis) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae, and it is native to the Galápagos Islands. It has a mass of around 20 grams (0.71 oz) and the males have black plumage, while females have streaked grey plumage. This finch was described by Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1888.
This relatively small, slender-billed finch is found on Fernandina, Santiago, Pinta, formerly Santa Cruz and Floreana. It breeds in the humid highlands and disperses afterwards. It is possible it still occurs on Isabela.
Both the vampire ground finch and the Genovesa ground finch were considered subspecies. The International Ornithologists' Union have split them based on strong genetic, morphological, and song evidence, while other taxonomic authorities still consider them conspecific. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sharp-beaked Ground-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 Cactus-Finch
Geospiza propinqua
Genovesa Ground-Finch
Geospiza acutirostris
Vampire Ground-Finch
Geospiza septentrionalis
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 Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
February has the highest sighting rate for Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.