Camarhynchus


Camarhynchus is a genus of bird in the family Thraupidae; all species of Camarhynchus are endemic to the Galápagos Islands, and together with related genera they are collectively known as Darwin's finches. Sometimes classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, more recent studies have shown it to belong in the tanager family.
It contains the following species:
ImageScientific nameCommon NameDistribution
Camarhynchus parvulusSmall tree finchGalapagos Islands.
Camarhynchus pauperMedium tree finchGalápagos Islands where it is only found on Floreana Island
Camarhynchus psittaculaLarge tree finchGalapagos Islands
Camarhynchus pallidusWoodpecker finchGalapagos Islands
Camarhynchus heliobatesMangrove finchGalápagos Islands

The vegetarian finch is often also included in this genus.