Birdlife in Galapagos Islands

American Oystercatchers
only between 100 and 200 pairs exist on the Galapagos
Blue-Footed Booby
As their name suggests are best recognized by their bright blue feet.
Brown Pelican
Instantly recognizable by their large size and huge pouched bill
Darwin's Finches
The 13 species are the most famous and biologically important birds on the island
Flightless Cormorant
The flightless cormorants are an endangered species
Frigate Bird
The males are easily distinguished by their large red throat pouches
Galapagos Penguin
See penguins on a spectacular Galapagos cruise holiday
Greater Flamingo
These large, pink, long necked birds are instantly recognisable
Lava Gull
Endemic to the Galapagos and is the rarest gull in the world
Masked Booby
Distinguishing feature is their brilliant white color and their black face mask
Red-Billed Tropicbird
The most beautiful and graceful birds in the Galapagos Islands
Red-Footed Booby
Similar to the blue-footed variety except that it has bright red feet
Storm Petrel
Storm Petrels are the smallest among sea birds, about the size of a swallow
Swallow-Tailed Gull
Endemic to the islands and are the only nocturnal gulls in the world
Waved Albatross
The largest bird on the Galapagos islands with a wingspan approaching eight feet.

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