Small Tree-Finch
NameSmall Tree-Finch
Common NameSmall Tree-Finch
Scientific NameCamarhynchus parvulus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a dull blackish head, throat, and upper breast, with olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. Females and juveniles are dull olive-brown above, often streaked, with buffy-whitish underparts and a paler bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a simple, repetitive song, often described as a series of 'twee-twee-twee' notes or a rapid, trilling sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Galápagos Islands, found on most major islands including Isabela, Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Santiago, Floreana, and Pinzón, inhabiting both humid highland forests and arid lowland scrub.
Identifying Featuressmall size, pointed beak, dull plumage (females/juveniles), darker head/throat (males), endemic to Galápagos Islands
Description
The Small Tree-Finch is a small, dull-colored finch endemic to the Galápagos Islands, characterized by its relatively small, pointed beak. It primarily forages for insects and other invertebrates in the canopy and undergrowth of trees and shrubs.
