Darwin's Finches
Definition
Darwin's finches are a group of bird species found on the Galapagos Islands that have evolved different beak shapes and sizes to exploit different food sources, demonstrating adaptive radiation.
Related terms
Adaptive Radiation: The evolution of many diverse species from a common ancestor following the introduction into various new environmental conditions.
Speciation: The formation of new and distinct species through evolution.
Ecological Niche: The role and position that an organism has within its environment; includes such interactions as how it gets food and interacts with other organisms.
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