Thirteen species of birds, each with its own distinct beak and
ecological niche, inhabit the Galapagos island chain. All of the species share a
common ancestor, presumed to have arrived on the islands several million years ago.
Common name: Medium ground finch
Scientific name: Geospiza fortis
Common name: Warbler finch
Scientific name: Certhidea olivacea
Common name: Small tree finch
Scientific name: Camarhynchus parvulus
Common name: Woodpecker finch
Scientific name: Camarynchus pallidus
Common name: Cactus finch
Scientific name: Geospiza conirostris
Common name: Large tree finch
Scientific name: Camarychus psittacula
Common name: Large ground finch
Scientific name: Geospiza magnirostris
Common name: Mangrove finch
Scientific name: Camarynchus heliobates
