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The Hawaiian honeycreeper is a model in adaptive radiation (evolution that occurs when an organism adapts to new environments through genetic mutation). These birds can be found throughout the Hawaiian islands. They prefer tropical to semi-tropical habitats with an abundance of flowers. These birds face many threats like habitat destruction […]

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The saffron finch hails from South America yet has been introduced to Hawaii, Panama, Puerto Rico, and more locales. These pretty birds prefer open and semi-open areas in lowlands outside of the Amazonian Basin. They also inhabit gardens and backyard bird feeders. Due to stable numbers these birds are listed […]

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The Gouldian finch, aka lady Gouldian finch, rainbow finch, or Gould’s finch, hails from Australia. They prefer thickets, tropical savannahs, and woodlands with grassy plains; as long as they’re near a water source. Even though they face the threats of habitat destruction, at the hands of agriculture, mining, and fire […]

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There are many types of finches in the world. 1 finch in particular has gained the macabre taste for blood! Meet the vampire finch. The Galápagos Islands are known for their 15 species of finches, which inspired Charles Darwin to write the theory of evolution. This bird has gained a […]

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