Where to see them: They can be found on San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina and Floreana. However the best areas are at the western end of Santa Cruz in an area known as Los Gemelos. They are more common on uninhabited islands.

When to see them: All year around.

The whole Scalesia Zone is most threatened by human settlement. The zone is some of the most fertile land area on the Islands and perfect for agriculture. This has led to much of the original Scalesia forest being chopped down and replaced. Livestock also poses a threat to remaining forests as goats, pigs and cows graze on young saplings and small individuals. The spread of introduced invasive species including vertebrates as well as plants can cause the Scalesia to be outcompeted. Fires and clear-cutting for wood reduces the habitat even further.

• The Galapagos National Park covers 97% of the Islands and almost all Scalesia habitat is to be found within the Park boundaries. Significant efforts have also been made to control the numbers of goats on the islands as well the numbers of invasive plant species.  
• In some areas, parts of the Scalesia pedunculata forests have been fenced off and bird numbers in these parts have increased, showing that it also helps the animals dependent on the trees. We are working with partners to restore the habitat of Floreana, which should benefit its Scalesia forests.