Laysan Finch
- Score
- 0.7295125
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The Laysan finch, *Telespiza cantans*, is a remarkable example of island evolution, endemic to a single remote atoll in the Hawaiian chain. Its rounded wings and notched tail are key adaptations for maneuvering through the sparse, wind-swept vegetation of its native habitat, making it a subject of great interest for ornithologists studying island biodiversity.
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