C. pallidus Skull or Woodpecker Finch is museum quality polyurethane cast. Woodpecker Finch Skull is made in USA. One of Darwin’s Finches
C. pallidus Skull or Woodpecker Finch is museum quality polyurethane cast. Woodpecker Finch Skull is made in USA. One of Darwin’s Finches
The C. pallidus or Woodpecker finch is a monomorphic species of bird in the Darwin’s finch group of the tanager family, Thraupidae endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
The diet of a woodpecker finch revolves mostly around invertebrates, but also encompasses a variety of seeds.
The most distinctive characteristic of Woodpecker finches is their ability to use tools for foraging. This behavior indicates that they have highly specialized cognitive abilities.
Woodpecker finches have also shown the ability to learn new behaviors regarding tool use via social learning. Not all populations of woodpecker finches use tools equally often, as this is influenced by the environment in which they live.
C. pallidus or Woodpecker finches range in weight from 23g to 29g and are about 15 cm long. Although their tongues are quite short, they have a relatively long bill compared to other species of Darwin’s finches.
Woodpecker finches are native to the Galapagos Islands. They are commonly found on the islands of Isabela, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Fernandina, Santiago, and Penzón.
They occupy all areas of the islands, from the most arid zones to more humid zones.
The density of woodpecker finches is greater in the more humid zones than in the drier ones.
Woodpecker finches are also found at a variety of altitudes, from sea level to higher inland elevations. They are a not a migratory species and when they do fly, they only fly short distances.
