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10 finches in Galapagos island

1. The Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa): This finch has a short, sturdy beak that it uses to
crack open seeds. It is typically found on the ground, and is one of the most common finches in
the Galapagos.
2. The Medium Ground Finch (Geospiza fortis): This finch is slightly larger than the Small Ground
Finch, and has a longer beak that it uses to crack open tougher seeds. It is also found on the
ground, and is often seen in mixed flocks with other finches.
3. The Large Ground Finch (Geospiza magnirostris): As the name suggests, this finch is the largest
of the ground finches. It has a thick, heavy beak that it uses to crack open large seeds and nuts.
It is also known to eat insects and even small lizards.
4. The Cactus Finch (Geospiza scandens): This finch is adapted to life in the arid regions of the
Galapagos, and has a longer, more pointed beak that it uses to probe cactus flowers for nectar
and insects. It can also eat small fruits and seeds.
5. The Sharp-beaked Ground Finch (Geospiza difficilis): This finch has a sharp, pointed beak that it
uses to pry open small crevices in the ground to find insects and other invertebrates. It is often
found in rocky areas.
6. The Vegetarian Finch (Platyspiza crassirostris): This finch has a short, stout beak that it uses to
crack open seeds and nuts. It is also known to eat leaves, buds, and fruits.
7. The Warbler Finch (Certhidea olivacea): This finch is smaller than most other finches on the
Galapagos, and has a thin, pointed beak that it uses to catch insects in the trees. It is often seen
in mixed flocks with other small birds.
8. The Woodpecker Finch (Camarhynchus pallidus): This finch has a strong, curved beak that it uses
to probe for insects and larvae in tree bark. It is one of the few finches that uses tools, often
using sticks or cactus spines to extract its prey.
9. The Mangrove Finch (Camarhynchus heliobates): This finch is one of the rarest birds in the
world, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. It has a long, curved beak that it uses to
feed on insects found in the bark of mangrove trees.
10. The Vampire Finch (Geospiza septentrionalis): This finch is known for its unusual feeding habits,
as it will occasionally drink the blood of other birds by pecking at their skin. It also feeds on
insects and seeds.

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