San Cristobal brush-finch

Xenospiza baileyi

The San Cristobal brush-finch (Xenospiza baileyi) is a small, elusive bird species found in the highland forests of San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos archipelago. With its distinctive olive-brown plumage and short, pointed bill, this species is well-adapted to foraging for insects and seeds among the dense undergrowth. The San Cristobal brush-finch is known for its melodious song, which echoes through the misty forests where it resides. Due to its limited range and habitat loss, this species faces threats from invasive species and habitat degradation.

Habitat: Highland forests of San Cristobal Island