Large Tree-Finch
NameLarge Tree-Finch
Common NameLarge Tree-Finch
Scientific NameCamarhynchus psittacula
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a black head, throat, and upper breast, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. Females and immatures are duller, with olive-streaked underparts and lack the black head. The bill is stout and parrot-like.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, high-pitched, repeated notes, often described as 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chew-chew-chew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Galapagos Islands, found on several islands including Isabela, Santa Cruz, Santiago, San Cristóbal, Floreana, and Pinzón.
Identifying Featuresparrot-like bill, sexual dimorphism (black head/chest in males), olive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts (males), endemic to Galapagos Islands
Description
The Large Tree-Finch is a medium-sized Darwin's finch endemic to the Galapagos Islands, characterized by its distinctive parrot-like bill. Males have a striking black head and chest, while females are duller. They primarily forage for insects in the canopy of humid highland forests.
