Galápagos Finches

Galápagos finches, also known as Darwin's finches, are a group of bird species found on the Galápagos Islands. They gained fame through Charles Darwin's studies in the 1830s, which helped him develop his theory of evolution by natural selection. These finches display a remarkable variety of beak shapes and sizes, adapted to their specific feeding habits, which vary according to available food sources on different islands. Their adaptive traits provide key insights into how species evolve and adapt to changing environments, making them a classic example of evolutionary biology in action.