The albatrosses are seabirds par excellence, are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. They spend most of his life at sea, flying sometimes hundreds of miles a day. Albatrosses are the largest bird of wings in the world, which imposes some physical constraints in order to fly, can be observed only Española Island.
Albatrosses are the largest birds in the Galapagos Archipelago with a wingspan of 240 cm from tip to tip of wings, the entire population of albatross comes to the Spanish island to nest and breed.
They differ from other albatross for having the bright yellow beak and neck ivory. His head white and gray body with clear striations. Of all the flying birds, have the highest rate of support, ie the minimum speed required to stay in flight.
Galapagos Albatrosses feed on fish, squid and crustaceans. But they have been observed feeding in other ways, including food regurgitated by other birds. To feed, these albatrosses follow straight paths to a single place off the coast of Peru, about 1000 km east of their breeding grounds. During the periods when not breeding, these birds live mainly the coasts of Peru and Ecuador.
They reproduce every two years, reaching sexual maturity around 10 years of age. Builds the nest with feathers, moss and excrement in areas separated from each other more than 20 m. The female lays a single egg white, both parents brood until they hatch 80 days later. If it breaks the egg or the chick dies within a few days old, you may return the following year to nest. Although it reaches maturity after ten years and only produce one chick every two or three years, the population of this bird is large, and coming to live more than forty years.
The population of this albatross is protected by the staff of the Galapagos National Park but are vulnerable because of illegal fishing and tourism.
Galapagos Giant Tortoise The Galapagos tortoise is a unique species and is in danger of extinction. Geochelone elephantopus belong to the group and are divided into 14 subspecies, which differ by the size and shape of the shell and by the neck and limbs.
Marine IguanaThe Marine Iguana is an endemic species of Galapagos. This is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean, feeding on algae and can stay under water up to 45 minutes. Your Amblyrhynchus cristatus, which derives from its characteristic nose-shaped tip.
Lan IguanaThe Marine Iguana is an endemic species of Galapagos. This is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean, feeding on algae and can stay under water up to 45 minutes. Your Amblyrhynchus cristatus, which derives from its characteristic nose-shaped tip.
Blue-footed BoobiesBlue-footed Boobies are great divers and colorful dances performed with their beaks pointing heavenward. These birds are found in the Galapagos Islands, tourists were impressed to see them, since they feed near the shores is easy to observe.
FrigatebirdIn the Galapagos Islands there are two species of frigates, the Magnificent and the Great Frigate Frigate. The main colonies are on Genovesa Island and North Seymour. During courtship the male inflates red skin layer below the top and looks like a big red balloon with stunning color.
AlbatrossesThe Albatrosses is the largest bird in the Galapagos Islands, a distance from tip to tip of its wings from 11 meters. The only island where they are is Spanish, where their spectacular courtship dances are admired for visitors.
CormorantsGalapagos Cormorants live in Fernandina and Isabela islands, where there is plenty of food and suitable habitat for nesting sea bird. It is the only cormorant in the world that does not fly. Through the years evolved into a great swimmer.
FlamingosThe pink flamingo is one of the most beautiful birds in the islands. Stay close to the salt ponds in Santiago Island, Rabida, Floreana and Isabela. The flamingos are another very characteristic bird of the islands, are characterized by their long legs and unique walk.
Galapagos PenguinIt is endemic to the Galapagos Islands live in Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Floreana and Bartolome. These penguins are the smallest in the world, has a size that it reaches to the 50 centimeters and and a weight of 5 ½ pounds approximately.
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