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Finch
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Fringillidae
Subtaxa
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The finch has had many scientific studies and is the source of one of modern sciences most respected naturalist, Charles Darwin.

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Anatomy 3 Reproduction 4 Ecology 5 Evolution and Finches 6 Gallery 7 Related References 8 See Also

Introduction

A finch is a small bird found primarily in the northern hemisphere.

Anatomy

Reproduction

Ecology

Evolution and Finches

The beak evolution of Galapogos Finches ("Darwin's Finches") helped Darwin postulate his theory of evolution, although variation in beak size demonstrates only microevolution of preexisting genetic framework. Furthermore, the changes in beak size is observed over short spans of time, supporting creationist theories of speciation, rather than evolution.[1]

Gallery

Related References

• Darwin's Avian Muses Continue to Evolve Science April 26 2002: 633

"Evolution has proven predictable in the short term but unpredictable over the course of decades, they report. Climate change has been a powerful influence guiding the evolution of the finches--and its effects turn out to be surprisingly complex."

See Also

• Animals
• Bird
• Darwin's Finches