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Geospiza fuliginosa
this finch is commonly found on the island of galapagos. this one in particular was trying to get some food off the customers who are lunching in outdoor restaurant. Note that this particular individual is suffering from a mild case of Bird Pox. His left foot and toes are disfigured.
note: feet disfigured, go check out this site: http://www.darwinfoundation.org/english/... avian disease: http://www.calacademy.org/newsroom/relea... support: https://www.facebook.com/darwinfoundatio...
Spotted on Jan 22, 2013
Submitted on Feb 6, 2013
3 Comments
This might not be very scientific but all I can say is that he's soooooo cute! Love the pic. ;)
very observant and great info to support. thanks for suggesting the sites.
Another great spotting, Susan. Thanks! I suppose you got it in Puerto Ayora? Note that this particular individual is suffering from a mild case of Bird Pox. His left foot and toes are disfigured. See http://www.darwinfoundation.org/english/... for more details. The history of the introducion of Bird Pox to Galapagos, affecting mainly Finches and Mockingbirds, was investigated by scientists associated with the Charles Darwin Foundation: http://www.calacademy.org/newsroom/relea....
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