Small Ground-finch Skull Replica
$85.00
Small ground-finch skull replica is 0.85 x 0.55 x 0.50 in. The Geospiza fuliginosa skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from CAS specimen.
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Description
Small ground-finch skull replica measures 0.85 x 0.55 x 0.50 inches. The Geospiza fuliginosa skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA. Skull is an adult male.
The small ground-finch is endemic to the Galápagos islands and spreads widely across shrublands, woodlands, and other habitats on most islands in the archipelago. It feeds on small seeds and plucks parasites from the skins of the Galápagos land iguanas, marine iguanas, and Galápagos tortoises.
This abundant bird inhabits every island except Genovesa, Wolf, and Darwin. It thrives primarily in arid coastal and transition areas, though it migrates into the highlands after the breeding season.
The male displays black plumage and white-tipped undertail coverts, while the female and young feature brown coloring with streaked underparts.
Like other Galápagos ground finches, the small ground-finches eats both plants and animals but prefers vegetable matter. It feeds primarily on the ground or in low vegetation, consuming seeds, buds, flowers, leaves, and occasional insects.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Geospiza
- Species: G. fuliginosa
- Binomial name: Geospiza fuliginosa Gould, 1837
- Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Bitty, the small ground-finch skull replica, is heading out to go grocery shopping at Walmart. She really does not like shopping there but it is the closest store to her nest and she wants to get going on cooking the feast she is serving her friends tonight.
Cracker, the large cactus-finch skull replica, it sitting on his patio under the shaded tree thinking about how much he is going to eat of Bitty’s home cooked meal tonight. He can hardly wait to taste her cooking.
Vern, the vegetarian male finch skull replica, has offered to bring her summer salad over for everyone to enjoy. She makes the best poppy seed dressing. She loves pecking out the poppy seeds that stick in between her friends teeth.
Fern, the green warbler skull replica, is napping on her bed with three fans on the high setting. It is very hot today. She finds the hum of the fans soothes her into a deep, restful sleep.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 0.85 × 0.55 × 0.50 in |
