Genovesa Ground-Finch
NameGenovesa Ground-Finch
Common NameGenovesa Ground-Finch
Scientific NameGeospiza acutirostris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely sooty black with a brownish bill that darkens to black during the breeding season. Females and immatures are streaky brown with paler underparts and a streaked breast.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a simple, repetitive series of 'tew' or 'chew' notes, often described as a monotonous trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Genovesa Island in the Galápagos Archipelago, Ecuador.
Identifying Featuressmall size, sooty black plumage (male), pointed bill, endemic to Genovesa Island
Description
This small Galápagos finch is endemic to Genovesa Island. Males are entirely sooty black with a pointed bill, while females are streaky brown. It forages on the ground for seeds and insects.
