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Woodpecker Finch

Camarhynchus pallidus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Conservation
NT Near Threatened
Codes
woofin1, WOFI

About the Woodpecker Finch

The woodpecker finch is a monomorphic species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae, endemic to the Galapagos Islands. The diet of a woodpecker finch revolves mostly around invertebrates, but also encompasses a variety of seeds. Woodpecker finches, like many other species of birds, form breeding pairs and care for young until they have fledged. The most distinctive characteristic of woodpecker finches is their ability to use tools for foraging. This behaviour indicates that they have highly specialized cognitive abilities. Woodpecker finches have also shown the ability to learn new behaviours regarding tool use via social learning. Not all populations of woodpecker finches use tools equally often, as this is influenced by the environment in which they live.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
SpeciesCamarhynchus pallidus
Species Codeswoofin1, WOFI
ConservationNT Near Threatened

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Woodpecker Finch belong to?

The Woodpecker Finch (Camarhynchus pallidus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.

What is the conservation status of the Woodpecker Finch?

The Woodpecker Finch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Woodpecker Finch?

The woodpecker finch is a monomorphic species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae, endemic to the Galapagos Islands. The diet of a woodpecker finch revolves mostly around invertebrates, but also encompasses a variety of seeds. Woodpecker finches, like many other spec...

Where can I report a Woodpecker Finch sighting?

You can log sightings of Woodpecker Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code woofin1, or on iNaturalist.