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Nightingale Island Finch

Nightingale Island Finch

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Quest's Finch is a subspecies of the Inaccessible Island Finch, distinguished by its larger bill. It is endemic to the remote Inaccessible Island, adapted for cracking tough seeds.
Where to spot
Endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, South Atlantic Ocean. Found in tussock grassland and fern bush.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground, paying attention to its noticeably large bill, especially when cracking seeds.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observation requires special permits and challenging travel to the remote island.
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File:Nightingale Bunting Nesospiza questi.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nightingale Bunting Nesospiza questi (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Nightingale Bunting Nesospiza questi (cropped2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This finch exhibits a remarkable example of adaptive radiation, with different bill sizes evolving to exploit various food sources on the isolated island.
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