Green Warbler-Finch
NameGreen Warbler-Finch
Common NameGreen Warbler-Finch
Scientific NameCerthidea olivacea
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly olive-green, contrasting with a paler, yellowish-white belly and vent. It has a faint yellowish supercilium above a dark eye, and the wings and tail are dusky with olive edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of thin, whistled notes that can vary in speed and pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central and western Galápagos Islands, primarily found in the humid highland forests and shrublands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green plumage, slender pointed bill, active foraging in foliage
Description
The Green Warbler-Finch is a small, active bird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and paler underparts. It possesses a slender, pointed bill, well-suited for gleaning insects from foliage and bark. This species is endemic to the humid highlands of the Galápagos Islands.
