The small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) 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.

The small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) 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.

A small, widespread Galápagos finch. Bill is longer than it is deep, appears somewhat pointed, and has only a slight curve to the upper edge. Lower edge of bill is mostly straight. Bill size varies among individuals, and not all birds can be accurately identified. Bill is black on breeding male and dull orange on female and nonbreeding male.

The Small Ground-finch is a compact bird with a rounded body and short tail. Males are predominantly black or dark grey, with a distinctive thick, rounded beak. Their plumage is uniform, lacking any striking markings. Females differ significantly, displaying brown-grey upperparts and buff underparts with streaking.

小地雀 （英文名：Small Ground Finch，学名： Geospiza fuliginosa），是雀形目裸鼻雀科加拉帕戈斯地雀属的鸟类。 加拉帕戈斯群岛特有的小型雀鸟，常见于群岛多数岛屿的灌木丛、林地和其他生境中，以小型种子为食，亦会清理加拉帕戈斯陆龟和陆生、海洋鬣蜥皮肤上的寄生虫。 外形特征：小地雀 是地雀中最小型的，体长约为11厘米（4.3英寸），喙短而尖，上颚略呈弧形。 雄鸟的羽毛呈煤黑色，尾羽下方有白色尖端；雌鸟和幼鸟则为棕色，腹部有条纹。 高海拔地区的个体 …

Small Ground Finch. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Geospiza. Species. Geospiza fuliginosa. Identification Numbers. TSN: 560238. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

2024年12月14日 · The small ground finch, a remarkable bird, exhibits unique adaptations for survival in its habitat. Its beak size varies widely, each adaptation tailored to exploit specific seed sizes. This diversity, a result of adaptive radiation, showcased by Darwin's finches, exemplifies the impact of natural selection.

2020年3月4日 · Small Ground-Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.smgfin1.01

2024年9月30日 · Darwin Finches, or Galapagos Finches, are small land birds with generally dull black, brown or olive, often streaky, plumage; short tails; and short, rounded wings. Their bills vary greatly in size and shape (a fact which was instrumental in inspiring Charles Darwin's thinking in relation to the theory of evolution - and hence the name given to ...

Small Ground Finch typically inhabits arid coastal areas, transition zones, and highlands within the Galápagos Islands, excluding Genovesa, Wolf, and Darwin islands. These birds are versatile and occupy various habitats across different elevations throughout the archipelago.