Vegetarian Finch Photo by Ann Doty

Vegetarian Finch Photo by Ann Doty
Platyspiza crassirostris
Adult
Location
Ecuador > Galápagos
Date
Jun 27, 2019
Caption
#photocontest2019

Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Ecuador
with VENT tour guide Michael O'Brien

The Vegetarian Finch is odd even for a Darwin’s Finch. It is a large and bulky species, striped below and with a thick yet rounded bill that is used to feed on leaves and fruits. As the name clarifies, this species is fond of greens.

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