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Darwins Finch Collection

"Darwin's Finches

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood

Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood, after it was wounded by aggressive adult booby, Wolf Island, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwins cactus finch (Geospiza scandens), feeding on Opuntia cactus flower

Darwins cactus finch (Geospiza scandens), feeding on Opuntia cactus flower, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) female feeding on saltbush

Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) female feeding on saltbush (Cryptocarpus pyriformis) flowers, Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Vegetarian finch (Platyspiza crassirostris) snips petals from a hardy vine

Vegetarian finch (Platyspiza crassirostris) snips petals from a hardy vine, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwin's Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) cleaning Alcedo giant tortoise

Darwin's Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) cleaning Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) of ticks, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwins woodpecker finch (Cactospiza pallida) using twig as tool to extract beetle

Darwins woodpecker finch (Cactospiza pallida) using twig as tool to extract beetle grub from dead branch, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwins small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa), inspecting Galapagos giant

Darwins small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa), inspecting Galapagos giant tortoise for ticks, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwins medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) feeding on wild seeds

Darwins medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) feeding on wild seeds (Tournefortia sp), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwins large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) feeding on Wild cucumber

Darwins large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) feeding on Wild cucumber (Momordica sp), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwins medium ground finch (geospiza fortis), eating native tomatoes

Darwins medium ground finch (geospiza fortis), eating native tomatoes, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) feeding on gourd fruit, Black Beach, Floreana Island

Cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) feeding on gourd fruit, Black Beach, Floreana Island, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) preying on Nazca booby (Sula grantii

Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) preying on Nazca booby (Sula grantii) chick pushed out of nest, Wolf Island, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Nazca booby (Sula granti) on coast, with Vampire ground finches (Geospiza septentrionalis

Nazca booby (Sula granti) on coast, with Vampire ground finches (Geospiza septentrionalis). These finches peck at birds, feeding on blood when other food sources are scarce, Wolf sland, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Small tree finch (Camarhynchus parvulus) hanging upside down and feeding from flower

Small tree finch (Camarhynchus parvulus) hanging upside down and feeding from flower, Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Galapagos finch bird

Galapagos finch bird

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Darwin finch

Darwin finch drawn for the cover of the 99% Ape publication

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Galapagos finches

Galapagos finches
Finches collected in the Galapagos Islands during the voyage of the Beagle

Background imageDarwins Finch Collection: Four species of Galapagos finch

Four species of Galapagos finch
With different beaks. From Charles Darwins Journal of Researches



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"Darwin's Finches: A Glimpse into the Diverse Feeding Habits of Galapagos Island Birds" Darwin's cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) delicately feeds on the vibrant Opuntia cactus flower, showcasing its specialized beak adaptation. Witnessing a rare sight, the vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) fearlessly attacks a large chick to quench its thirst with blood—a fascinating example of survival strategies in action. Darwin's small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) dutifully cleans an Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), meticulously removing ticks and forging an unlikely partnership between species. Marvel at the resourcefulness of Darwin's woodpecker finch (Cactospiza pallida), as it ingeniously employs a twig as a tool to extract beetles from their hiding spots—an extraordinary display of problem-solving skills. Curiosity drives Darwin's small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) to inspect the majestic Galapagos giant, fostering an understanding of how different organisms interact within their unique ecosystem. The resilient Darwin's medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) adapts its diet by feeding on wild seeds, exemplifying nature's ability to adapt and thrive even in challenging environments. With its robust beak, Darwin's large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) effortlessly feasts upon wild cucumbers—showcasing yet another remarkable adaptation developed over time through natural selection. Savoring native tomatoes, the versatile Darwin's medium ground finch (geospiza fortis) embraces variety in its diet—a testament to the flexibility and versatility found among these remarkable birds.