About the Small Ground-Finch
The small ground finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, it is common and widespread in shrubland, woodland, and other habitats on most islands in the archipelago. It commonly feeds on small seeds and parasites from the skins of Galápagos land and marine iguanas and Galápagos tortoises.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Geospiza fuliginosa |
| Species Codes | smgfin1, SGFI, SMGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Small Ground-Finch belong to?
The Small Ground-Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Small Ground-Finch?
The small ground finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, it is common and widespread in shrubland, woodland, and other habitats on most islands in the archipelago. It commonly feeds on small seeds and parasites from the skins of Galápagos land a...
Where can I report a Small Ground-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Small Ground-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code smgfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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