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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 large cactus finch. Its natural habitats are dry scrubland and woodland. It is usually closely associated with the cactus ''Opuntia''. ==Taxonomy== The common cactus finch is one of six species in the genus ''Geospiza'', part of a group of closely related species known as Darwin's finches.〔Swash and Stills 2005, p. 100.〕 There are four recognized subspecies: *''G. s. abingdoni'' is found on Pinta.〔Swash and Stills 2005, p. 104.〕 *''G. s. intermedia'' is found on Santa Fé, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isabela and Pinzón.〔 *''G. s. rothschildi'' is found on Marchesa.〔 *''G. s. scandens'' is found on Santiago and Rábida.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Common cactus finch」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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