The blue-footed boobies are birds and more common sight in the Galapagos Islands, and which nests near the coast in many of the islands of the archipelago and also feeds near their shores. They feed on fish and marine invertebrates caught in the water. They are excellent fliers, capable of high speeds and take advantage of air currents to move.
The blue-footed boobies are birds and more common sight in the Galapagos Islands, and which nests near the coast in many of the islands of the archipelago and also feeds near their shores. They feed on fish and marine invertebrates caught in the water. They are excellent fliers, capable of high speeds and take advantage of air currents to move.
The Galapagos Islands have three different types of species of boobies - Red-footed, blue footed and masked.
Boobies can be seen playing in most of the Galapagos Islands. Watching these birds is quite a sight as they dive into the water while swimming on the surface, almost instantly, this particular ability is what makes them different from other species of boobies.
The size of the blue-footed boobies is on average less than 3 feet long and its wingspan is about 5 feet. They weigh between 3 and 4 pounds, the female being larger than the male.
These birds have long necks and beautiful blue legs, spider web. The feathers on the wings are brown and his head and neck are brown with black stripes. His chest and underparts are white. The average life span for these sea birds is about 17 years.
The blue-footed boobies fly with its wings close to your body, and enter the water like a torpedo almost without splashing water. After his first dive they swim underwater to find their prey, and out of water several meters beyond its initial immersion prey.
The pikemen are a protected species in the Galapagos Islands and it is estimated that about 40,000 birds of this species living in the Islands. The most important colonies of these birds on the island are Spanish and North Seymour. A closer look at these beautiful birds of the Galapagos Islands is truly a unique experience.
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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