Genovesa Cactus-Finch (Geospiza propinqua) feeding on Prickly Pear Cactus flower (Opuntia galapageia). Bird & plant are both Galapagos endemic species

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The Genovesa Cactus Finch was formerly considered a subspecies of the Large Cactus Finch – Geospiza conirostris.

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Location: Genovesa Island, Galapagos National Park, Ecuador
Photo credit: © Rosanne Tackaberry / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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