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File:Common Cactus-finch (Geospiza scandens) (20480211990).jpg

Common Cactus-Finch

Common Cactus-Finch

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The Common Cactus-Finch is a medium-sized member of Darwin's Finches, widespread across the Galápagos Islands. It is characterized by its elongated, pointed bill, uniquely adapted for feeding on the fruits and flowers of prickly pear cacti.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, found on several major islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Isabela, and Santiago. Primarily inhabits arid lowland zones where prickly pear cacti are abundant.
How to spot
Look for its medium size and distinctively long, pointed bill. Observe it probing into cactus flowers for nectar or tearing into cactus pads for pulp and seeds. Males are black, females streaky brown. Listen for its loud, clear, somewhat musical song.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during morning hours when cacti are flowering or fruiting, and birds are actively feeding.
File:Common Cactus-finch (Geospiza scandens) (20480211990).jpg
File:Common Cactus-finch (Geospiza scandens) (20674925931).jpg
File:Common Cactus-finch - female (Geospiza scandens) (20047280963).jpg
File:Geospiza scandens -Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands-8.jpg
File:Geospiza scandens -Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands-8b.jpg
File:Common Cactus-finch (Geospiza scandens) (20480211990).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Common Cactus-finch (Geospiza scandens) (20674925931).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Common Cactus-finch - female (Geospiza scandens) (20047280963).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Geospiza scandens -Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Geospiza scandens -Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands-8b.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This finch plays a vital role in the ecosystem as a pollinator of prickly pear cacti, feeding on nectar and inadvertently transferring pollen between flowers.
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