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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Common cactus-finch (Geospiza scandens)
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Sharp-beaked ground-finch (Geospiza difficilis)
Unique amongst birds, the sharp-beaked ground finch is famed for the extraordinary feeding habits that have earned it the sinister pseudonym... More 13 Images 8 Videos -
Large cactus-finch (Geospiza conirostris)
Ever since they were first collected during the voyage of the Beagle, Darwin’s finches have inspired a plethora of evolutionary research... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Medium ground-finch (Geospiza fortis)
In addition to being one of Darwin’s famous finches, the medium ground-finch is celebrated as an example of evolution in action. In... More 16 Images 1 Video -
Large ground-finch (Geospiza magnirostris)
As icons of evolution, no other plant or animal group rivals the fourteen closely related birds known collectively as Darwin’s finches. With... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Small ground-finch (Geospiza fuliginosa)
Motivated by the breadth of morphological variation he witnessed in the Galapagos’ thirteen finch species, Darwin mused that “seeing this... More 18 Images 2 Videos -
Black-spectacled brush-finch (Atlapetes melanopsis)
Relatively new to science, the black-spectacled brush-finch (Atlapetes melanopsis) was first described in 1999. While its body is a dull... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Greater Antillean bullfinch (Loxigilla violacea)
The Greater Antillean bullfinch (Loxigilla violacea) is a stout finch with a very thick, short, black bill that is adapted to take the husks... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Bachman's sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis)
Information on Bachman's sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Grey-winged inca-finch (Incaspiza ortizi)
Information on the grey-winged inca-finch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Cinereous warbling-finch (Poospiza cinerea)
Information on the cinereous warbling-finch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Nightingale bunting (Nesospiza questi)
Information on the nightingale bunting (Nesospiza questi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Rufous-backed bunting (Emberiza jankowskii)
Information on the rufous-backed bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Cinnamon-tailed sparrow (Aimophila sumichrasti)
Information on the cinnamon-tailed sparrow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum)
A secretive bird of North American grasslands, the grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) is more often heard than seen, as it emits... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Black-and-tawny seedeater (Sporophila nigrorufa)
The name of this small bird describes the male of the species very well; it has a black back, crown and hindneck, and bright tawny, or... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Large tree-finch (Camarhynchus psittacula)
The large tree-finch is one of thirteen finch species endemic to the Galapagos Islands, collectively known as Darwin’s finches, which each... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Warbler finch (Certhidea olivacea)
With its remarkably warbler-like appearance and behaviour, it is not surprising that, during his famous visit to the Galapagos, Charles... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Chestnut-collared longspur (Calcarius ornatus)
Information on the chestnut-collared longspur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Grosbeak bunting (Nesospiza wilkinsi)
Information on the grosbeak bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Henslow’s sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii)
Information on Henslow’s sparrow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Sierra Madre sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi)
Information on the Sierra Madre sparrow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus)
Despite its distinctive appearance, the quiet song and secretive behaviour of the saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow mean that it can easily go... More 4 Images 1 Video -
Medium tree-finch (Camarhynchus pauper)
The medium tree-finch is one of Darwin’s finches, a group of 13 birds endemic to the Galapagos Islands that helped Charles Darwin formulate... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Vegetarian finch (Platyspiza crassirostris)
The vegetarian finch is one of a group of fourteen closely related small birds collectively known as Darwin’s finches, which are famous as... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Tristan bunting (Nesospiza acunhae)
Information on the Tristan bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola)
Information on the yellow-breasted bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
House bunting (Emberiza striolata)
Information on the house bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 1 Video -
White-bridled finch (Melanodera melanodera)
The white-bridled finch is a strongly-patterned passerine comprising two geographically isolated subspecies that differ notably in... More 15 Images 2 Videos -
Painted bunting (Passerina ciris)
Information on the painted bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos -
Cuban sparrow (Torreornis inexpectata)
The Cuban sparrow belongs to a family of small birds, with medium-sized legs and large feet used to scratch the ground to locate food. It is... More 4 Images 1 Video
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