Small Ground-Finch
NameSmall Ground-Finch
Common NameSmall Ground-Finch
Scientific NameGeospiza fuliginosa
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely dull black with a black bill. Females and juveniles, like the one pictured, have brownish-olive upperparts with streaked underparts and a paler, often yellowish or orange-tinged bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a simple, high-pitched, buzzy song, often described as a series of 'tseee' or 'churr' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Galápagos Islands, found on most major islands of the archipelago.
Identifying Featuressmall size, small, pointed bill, brown streaky plumage (female/juvenile), black plumage (male), yellowish-orange bill (female/juvenile)
Description
The Small Ground-Finch is a small, drab finch endemic to the Galápagos Islands, characterized by its relatively small, pointed beak. It primarily forages on the ground for small seeds and insects in arid environments.
