Vegetarian Finch
NameVegetarian Finch
Common NameVegetarian Finch
Scientific NamePlatyspiza crassirostris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a black head, throat, and upper breast, with olive-green upperparts and white underparts heavily streaked with dark brown on the flanks. Females and immatures are duller, with streaky brown upperparts and paler, heavily streaked underparts. The bill is stout, curved, and typically yellowish-horn colored.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a 'whee-whee-whee-whee' or 'twee-twee-twee-twee' that varies in pitch and tempo. They also have various call notes, including sharp 'chip' or 'tseep' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid highlands of the larger islands of the Galápagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, Santiago, and Floreana.
Identifying Featuresvery stout, curved bill, dark head and chest (males), streaky underparts, olive-green back (males), endemic to Galapagos
Description
The Vegetarian Finch is a medium-sized finch characterized by its exceptionally stout, curved bill, adapted for its unique diet. Males typically display a black head and chest, contrasting with olive-green upperparts and streaky underparts, while females and immatures are generally streaky brown. It is one of Darwin's finches, endemic to the Galápagos Islands.
