Scientific name Geospiza Higher classification American Sparrows Order Passerine | Family Thraupidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Medium ground finch, Large ground finch, Small ground finch, Common cactus finch, Large cactus finch | ||
Geospiza is a genus of bird in the family Thraupidae. All species in the genus are endemic to the Galápagos Islands; together with related genera, they are collectively known as Darwin's finches. Although in the past, they were classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, more recent studies have shown they belong in the tanager family. The genus contains the following species:
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