About the Large Ground-Finch
The large ground finch is a species of bird in the genus Geospiza. One of Darwin's finches, it is now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae and was formerly in the Emberizidae. It is the largest species of Darwin's finch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Geospiza magnirostris |
| Species Codes | lagfin1, LGFI, LAGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Large Ground-Finch belong to?
The Large Ground-Finch (Geospiza magnirostris) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Large Ground-Finch?
The large ground finch is a species of bird in the genus Geospiza. One of Darwin's finches, it is now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae and was formerly in the Emberizidae. It is the largest species of Darwin's finch....
Where can I report a Large Ground-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Large Ground-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lagfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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