| Common cactus finch | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thraupidae |
| Genus: | Geospiza |
| Species: | G. scandens
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| Binomial name | |
| Geospiza scandens (Gould, 1837)
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The common cactus finch or small cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) is a species of bird in the Darwin's finch group of the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, where it is found on most islands, with the notable exception of Fernandina, Española, Genovesa, Darwin and Wolf. Most of these islands are inhabited by its close relative, the Española cactus finch.
Its natural habitats are dry scrubland and woodland. It is usually closely associated with the cactus Opuntia.
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Geospiza scandens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22723752A94831378. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22723752A94831378.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.