Grey warbler-finch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grey warbler-finch |
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Certhidea
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The grey warbler-finch (Certhidea fusca) is a small, interesting bird. It is found only on the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. This bird is one of the famous Darwin's finches. These birds helped Charles Darwin understand how living things change over time. The grey warbler-finch belongs to the tanager family, called Thraupidae.
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About the Grey Warbler-Finch
What Makes Them Special?
The grey warbler-finch is a unique bird. It is closely related to the green warbler-finch. For a long time, scientists thought they were the same species. However, they look different, live in different places, and even sing different songs. This shows how species can change and adapt over time.
Where Do They Live?
This bird is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. This means it lives naturally only in this one special place. You won't find it anywhere else in the world! It lives in different parts of the islands. For example, some live on Pinta and Marchena. Others are found on Darwin and Wolf.
Different Kinds of Grey Warbler-Finches
There are several types of grey warbler-finches. Each type is called a subspecies. They live on different islands.
- The main subspecies lives on Pinta and Marchena.
- The becki subspecies lives on Darwin and Wolf islands.
- The mentalis subspecies is found on Genovesa.
- The bifasciata subspecies lives on Santa Fé.
- The cinerascens subspecies is from Española.
- The luteola subspecies lives on San Cristóbal.
- The ridgwayi subspecies is found on Floreana.
Their Habitat and Appearance
Grey warbler-finches mostly live in dry places. These include subtropical or tropical dry forests. They also live in dry shrubland. They can also be found in moist montane forests, which are forests on mountains. Their feathers are a good color for their homes. This helps them blend in with the dry plants and trees.
Images for kids
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An old illustration showing the wing and head of a grey warbler-finch.
See also
In Spanish: Pinzón de Darwin gris para niños
