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5 INCREDIBLE BIRDS THAT YOU WILL FIND IN GALAPAGOS

  • Blue-footed boobies: They take their name from the blue feet and feet. They are the most famous in Galapagos. The most populated colonies are in Seymor and Hood. It grows from 2.5 to 3 feet in length. Reaches adulthood at 3 years. The females have a larger pupil than the male.

 

  • Non-Flying Cormorant: They can not fly and are found on the lava coast and basically on the western side of the islands. With turquoise eyes, the upper part is black and the lower one is brown. Their wings do not allow them to fly. They are excellent swimmers because of their natural balance. They have powerful legs, webbed and heavy.

 

  • Frigate: Known as Pirate Bird. It is a black bird with a long beak to catch fish since they are sea birds, although they trap them on the surface since they can not submerge underwater. They measure almost 8 feet in span. The ones you will find in Galapagos are: The Common Frigate and The Magnificent Frigate. The males are identified by their green or purple plumage.

 

  • The Galapagos Penguin: This species of penguin is the one that lives to the north of all. Their nests are found only in the Galapagos, being the only penguin in the northern hemisphere. On some occasions it has been seen in Colombia and Panama.

 

  • Flamenco of Galapagos: Also known as Flamingos, it inhabits saline environments. Its color is pink, the Galápagos spice is slightly lighter than that of the Caribbean. They can be found in: Isabela, Santiago, Floreana, Rábida, Santa Cruz and the Bainbridge rocks.

 

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