Common Cactus-Finch
- Scientific name
- Geospiza scandens
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Notched
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The Common Cactus-Finch is one of the iconic Darwin’s finches of the Galápagos Islands, notable for its specialized, downward-curved beak adapted to feed on cactus flowers and fruit. Its distinct broad wings and notched tail reflect an evolutionary history shaped by the unique demands of its arid environment.
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