Common Cactus-Finch
Geospiza scandens
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusGeospiza (Ground-Finches and Cactus-Finches)
- SpeciesGeospiza scandens (Common Cactus-Finch)
The common cactus finch or small cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, where it is found on most islands, with the notable exception of Fernandina, Española, Genovesa, Darwin and Wolf. Most of these islands are inhabited by its close relative, the Española cactus finch. Its natural habitats are dry scrubland and woodland. It is often closely associated with the cactus Opuntia. Wikipedia →
20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Common Cactus-Finch sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 1,617 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Galápagos Islands
Small Ground-Finch
Geospiza fuliginosa
Medium Ground-Finch
Geospiza fortis
Large Ground-Finch
Geospiza magnirostris
Española Cactus-Finch
Geospiza conirostris
Genovesa Cactus-Finch
Geospiza propinqua
Genovesa Ground-Finch
Geospiza acutirostris
Vampire Ground-Finch
Geospiza septentrionalis
Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch
Geospiza difficilis
Small Tree-Finch
Camarhynchus parvulus
Grey Warbler-Finch
Certhidea fusca
Woodpecker Finch
Camarhynchus pallidus
Green Warbler-Finch
Certhidea olivacea
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Common Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
About 22% of wildlife watchers report a Common Cactus-Finch sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 1,617 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Common Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands?
May has the highest sighting rate for Common Cactus-Finch in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.