About the Vegetarian Finch
The vegetarian finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is the only member of the genus Platyspiza.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Platyspiza crassirostris |
| Species Codes | vegfin2, VEFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vegetarian Finch belong to?
The Vegetarian Finch (Platyspiza crassirostris) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Vegetarian Finch?
The vegetarian finch is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is the only member of the genus Platyspiza....
Where can I report a Vegetarian Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Vegetarian Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vegfin2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
185
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