Adopt a Mangrove Finch
Rarest Bird on Earth
The Mangrove Finch is one of the rarest and most endangered birds on Earth. A member of the iconic group known as Darwin’s finches, this species is found only in the Galapagos Islands. With highly specialized habitat needs, it survives in just two isolated pockets of mangrove forest on the northwest coast of Isabela Island, with fewer than 60 individuals left in the wild.
$50
Bronze package
You will receive: - Personalized certificate of sponsorship (digital) - Welcome letter (digital) - Information leaflet on the species (digital)$100
Silver package
You will receive: - Everything from the Bronze Package, PLUS - A set of 5 digital postcards of a species in a printable format$200
Gold package
You will receive: - Everything from the Silver Package, PLUS - CDF coffee mug (US addresses only)
María Igual-CDF
How your adoption helps
The Mangrove Finch is in a race against time. Invasive species are pushing this critically endangered bird closer to extinction. Black rats invade their nests, devouring eggs. Even more devastating, the introduced Avian Vampire Fly (Philornis downsi) lays its eggs in nests and its larvae feed on the blood of nestlings, often killing them before they have a chance to fledge.
By adopting a Mangrove Finch, you are directly supporting critical fieldwork to protect this species in the wild. Your contribution helps our team monitor nests, safeguard against predators, and give chicks the best possible start in life. Until long-term solutions are found to control the Avian Vampire Fly, your support is vital to ensure the survival of each new generation.
