Gray Warbler-Finch
NameGray Warbler-Finch
Common NameGray Warbler-Finch
Scientific NameCerthidea fusca
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsDull olive-grayish upperparts, paler whitish underparts, and a faint pale supercilium. It possesses a slender, pointed bill, typical of an insectivorous warbler.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of quick, thin notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Galapagos Islands, primarily found on the drier islands such as Española, Floreana, San Cristóbal, and Santa Fe.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-gray plumage, Slender, pointed bill, Warbler-like foraging behavior, Faint supercilium
Description
This small, drab finch is one of Darwin's finches, characterized by its warbler-like appearance and behavior. It actively forages for insects among the sparse vegetation of arid environments.
