About the Medium Ground-Finch
The medium ground finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. Its primary natural habitat is tropical shrubland. One of Darwin's finches, the species was the first which scientists have observed evolving in real-time.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Geospiza fortis |
| Species Codes | megfin1, MGFI, MEGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Medium Ground-Finch belong to?
The Medium Ground-Finch (Geospiza fortis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Medium Ground-Finch?
The medium ground finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. Its primary natural habitat is tropical shrubland. One of Darwin's finches, the species was the first which scientists have observed evolving in real-time....
Where can I report a Medium Ground-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Medium Ground-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code megfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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