Sooty-faced Finch

Asemospiza fuliginosa

The Sooty-faced Finch (Asemospiza fuliginosa) is a small, seed-eating bird found in the Galápagos Islands. It has a distinctive sooty-gray face and upperparts, with a contrasting white throat and underparts. This species is known for its agile foraging behavior, often seen hopping among low vegetation in search of seeds and small insects. The Sooty-faced Finch is a common sight in arid and semi-arid habitats, where it can be found in open areas with scattered shrubs and cacti. Its population size and trends are relatively stable, and it is not currently considered at risk of extinction.

Habitat: Arid and semi-arid habitats with scattered shrubs and cacti