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Finches - Genovesa, Galapagos (1 Viewer)

BobbyJim

BobbyJim

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I've been sorting through and identifying the birds I photographed In Ecuador/Galapagos. I have now got to the tricky bit of identifying the finches.
These photos were all taken on Genovesa on 28/10/17.
From what I've read I should be able to narrow down the choices to Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch, Large Cactus-Finch and Genovesa Ground-Finch.
Of course I could be completely wrong as usual. Expert help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
 

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Genovesa ground finch and sharp-beaked from Genovesa is the same thing, just a newer and an older name.

I am currently without my books, but I believe the cactus finch on that island is rather large-beaked.However, according to Avibase these species are all found in Genovesa:

Gray Warbler Finch Certhidea fusca
Large Ground Finch Geospiza magnirostris Endemic (country/region)
Medium Ground Finch Geospiza fortis Endemic (country/region)
Sharp-beaked Ground Finch Geospiza difficilis Endemic (country/region)
Large Cactus Finch Geospiza conirostris Endemic (country/region)

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