16 Most Exotic and Rare Birds that Only Exist in the Galapagos Islands!

16 Burung Paling Eksotis dan Langka yang Hanya Ada di Kepulauan Galapagos!<br>

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16 Most Exotic and Rare Birds that Only Exist in the Galapagos Islands!

The Galapagos Islands form a unique ecosystem that is home to a variety of rare and fascinating animal species. Below are a number of bird species that inhabit the Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos Islands have become a sanctuary for several rare and fascinating animal species, including 174 bird species. Out of that number, 26 of them are exclusive and can only be found on this archipelago, not anywhere else in the world. Here is a list of 16 extremely rare and exotic birds in the Galapagos Islands, as quoted from A-Z Animals on Tuesday (12/03).

"Blue-Footed Booby or Blue-Footed Sea Bird"

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"Magnificent Frigatebird or Cikarang Eloka"

This bird has a wingspan of about 7 to 8 feet. The black color dominates the body of adult birds, while in males, there is a large red pouch on their neck.

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"Galápagos Mockingbird"

This type of bird is the most commonly found among other manyar birds. They are spread throughout the island except for San Cristobal, Floreana, and Española. Their food varies, including grains and insects, as they are omnivorous animals.

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"Lava Gull"

It is predicted that there are only less than 300 pairs reproducing worldwide. This type of seagull has omnivorous habits, where they often steal eggs from other bird nests as their food.

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Galápagos Dove or Galapagos Pigeon

The Galápagos Pigeon is found wandering in slightly open bushes and dry land on various Galápagos islands. Its distinctive feature lies in its body color, where the head is reddish-brown, the legs are red, and a blue circle surrounds their eyes.

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"Galapagos Hawk or Galapagos Eagle"

The Galapagos Hawk occupies the top of the food chain. They are skilled predators and consume various animals, such as invertebrates, lizards, marine and land iguanas, mice, boobies birds, and insects. However, unfortunately, the population of Galapagos Hawks is now concerning, with less than 500 individuals remaining and facing extinction.

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Flightless Cormorant

The Galapagos Penguin is a skilled swimmer that excels in diving to catch marine animals such as octopuses and eels. When on land, they use their small wings to maintain balance while walking.

"Galápagos Petrel"

The Galápagos petrel spends its breeding period on the Galápagos Islands. However, when their nests are abandoned, these petrels will venture far into the eastern Pacific Ocean waters, rarely returning to land. This bird species is among the six species of seabirds that are only found in the Galápagos Islands.

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"Swallow-Tailed Gull or Camar Ekor Walet"

Sea seagulls that live in the swiftlet environment show high activity and reproduce at night to avoid competition with other bird species such as frigatebirds.

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"Finches or Pipit"

Each type of pipit has striking differences, which are reflected in the variations in the shape and dimensions of their beaks that have evolved to support their typical feeding patterns. Some pipits consume seeds, while others are more inclined to eat insects or even cactus.

American Flamingo

"American Flamingos tend to socialize and are often seen gathering in large groups. They consume small water plants and crustaceans in the Floreana and Isabela Islands."

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"Waved Albatross or Waved Albatross"

With stunning wings that span approximately 7 to 8 feet, the albatross is the largest bird that can be found in the Galapagos Islands. This creature is capable of spending years flying above the sea without ever landing.

"Lava Heron"

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Penguin Galápagos is the only species of penguin that lives north of the equator. This bird species, which is only found in certain regions, is the third smallest penguin in the world and the smallest penguin on the South American continent.

Rare birds in the Galapagos Islands

"Red-Tailed Tropicbird or Buntut-Sate Merah"

Tropical birds are white, displaying a bright red tail, and have a striking orange beak as well as long divided tail feathers. This bird belongs to the type of seabird that feeds on fish and squid.

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