Espanola Cactus Finch
Espanola Cactus Finch (<em>Geospiza conirostris</em>) is a species of Tanagers &amp; Allies (<em>Thraupidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Espanola Cactus Finch (Geospiza conirostris) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Geospiza; binomial: Geospiza conirostris; authority: Ridgway, 1890.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Large Cactus Finch G. c. conirostris of Espanola is sister to G. magnirostris, not to G. c. propinqua of Genovesa (Lamichhaney et al. 2015; SACC 676B-6/1.0). Change provisional English name of Large Cactus Finch G. conirostris to Espanola Cactus Finch.
