Birdlife

American Oystercatchers
only between 100 and 200 pairs exist on the Galapagos
Andean Condor
a species of South American bird found in Peru's Colca Canyon
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
Cock-of-the-rock
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru
Darwin's Finches
The 13 species are the most famous and biologically important birds on the island
Emperor Penguin
The largest of all the penguins, they stand almost 4 ft. tall
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
Hornbills
Hornbills are one of Borneo's most distinctive birds.
King Penguin
The second largest and most commonly seen of the Penguin species
Lava Gull
Endemic to the Galapagos and is the rarest gull in the world
Macaws
Macaws are native to Mexico, Central America, South America
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
Rockhopper penguin
They are part of a family of penguins called the crested penguins.
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.