Cocos finch
Pinaroloxias inornata
The Cocos finch (Pinaroloxias inornata) or Cocos Island finch, is the only one of Darwin's finches not native to the Galápagos Islands, and the only member of the genus Pinaroloxias.
About the Cocos finch
The Cocos finch (Pinaroloxias inornata) or Cocos Island finch, is the only one of Darwin's finches not native to the Galápagos Islands, and the only member of the genus Pinaroloxias. Sometimes classified in the family Emberizidae, more recent studies have shown it to belong in the tanager family, Thraupidae. It is endemic to Cocos Island, a Pacific island which is approximately 360 miles (580 km) south of Costa Rica.
Fun Facts About Cocos finch
- It is endemic to Cocos Island, a Pacific island which is approximately 360 miles (580 km) south of Costa Rica.
- The Cocos finch (Pinaroloxias inornata) or Cocos Island finch, is the only one of Darwin's finches not native to the Galápagos Islands, and the only member of the genus Pinaroloxias.
Conservation Status
The Cocos finch is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Emberizidae |
| Genus | Pinaroloxias |
| Species | Pinaroloxias inornata |
Range & Habitat
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