Warbler-finch
The two warbler-finches comprise the genus Certhidea. They were formerly considered conspecific; however, they have different songs, they prefer different habitats, and are located in different areas on the Galapagos. The SACC accepted both as distinct species in 2008. The two species are:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Certhidea olivacea | Green warbler-finch | Galápagos Islands, Ecuador |
 | Certhidea fusca | Grey warbler-finch | Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. |
| Warbler-finches | |
|---|---|
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| Grey warbler-finch (Certhidea fusca) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thraupidae |
| Genus: | Certhidea Gould, 1837 |
| Species | |
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C. olivacea | |
References
- South American Classification Committee (September 1, 2011). "Proposal (#367) to South American Classification Committee – Split the Warbler Finches: Certhidea fusca from Certhidea olivacea". Retrieved November 10, 2009.
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