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Large Ground Finch
This is the male of this species. They have this very large bill for cracking open the biggest, hardest seeds found on Genovesa Island.
Location
Genovesa Island, Galapagos
Date taken
11th October 2019
Scientific name
Geospiza magnirostris
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900
Supporter
He certainly does have a might big bill and beautifully captured in this close up Helen!
 
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Opus Editor
Supporter
He's got a large bill to match his size, hasn't he.

That's a great picture Helen - well done lassie.
 
Supporter
Wow, what a unique finch this is. Such a huge bill and seemingly tiny eye. Fabulous close-up Helen! TFS!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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