About the Common Cactus-Finch
The common cactus finch or small cactus finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, where it is found on most islands, with the notable exception of Fernandina, Española, Genovesa, Darwin and Wolf. Most of these islands are inhabited by its close relative, the Española cactus finch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Geospiza scandens |
| Species Codes | cocfin3, COCF, CCFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Cactus-Finch belong to?
The Common Cactus-Finch (Geospiza scandens) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Cactus-Finch?
The common cactus finch or small cactus finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, where it is found on most islands, with the notable exception of Fernandina, Española, Genovesa, Darwin and Wolf. Most of these isl...
Where can I report a Common Cactus-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Cactus-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cocfin3, or on iNaturalist.
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