About the Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch
The sharp-beaked ground finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae, and it is native to the Galápagos Islands. It has a mass of around 20 grams (0.71 oz) and the males have black plumage, while females have streaked grey plumage. This finch was described by Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1888.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Geospiza difficilis |
| Species Codes | shbgrf3, SBGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch belong to?
The Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch (Geospiza difficilis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch?
The sharp-beaked ground finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae, and it is native to the Galápagos Islands. It has a mass of around 20 grams (0.71 oz) and the males have black plumage, while females have streaked grey plumage. This finch was described ...
Where can I report a Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbgrf3, or on iNaturalist.
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