Geospiza scandens Gould 1837 (common cactus-finch)

Aves - Passeriformes - Thraupidae

Alternative combination: Cactornis scandens

Belongs to Geospiza according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

See also Steadman 1986

Sister taxa: Geospiza difficilis, Geospiza fortis, Geospiza fuliginosa, Geospiza magnirostris

Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore

Distribution: found only at Barn Owl Cave (Quaternary of Ecuador)

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