MOCKINGBIRDS There are four species of mockingbirds in the islands: the Galapagos mockingbirds, the Floreana Mockingbirds, Española Mockingbirds and the San Cristobal Mockingbird. Their plumage is very similar one to…
GALAPAGOS HAWK The Galapagos hawk is an endemic species of the islands, and it is related to its North American cousins. It is a natural scavenger that feeds on small…
NAZCA BOOBY The Nazca booby is one of the biggest of the boobies in the Galapagos. It has white plumage almost in all its body, except by the tips of…
DARWIN FINCHES The famous Darwin finches are 14 species named after the explorer and biologist Charles Darwin. All of them reside on the islands. They are small birds with gray,…
FUR SEAL On the western islands of the Galapagos is where fur seals can be found as an endemic species. They are smaller than sea lions, have ears, and their…
GALAPAGOS BROWN PELICAN Pelicans are easily recognized by their long bills, brown plumage, and long white necks. They can be found all around the islands and are sociable creatures that…
GALAPAGOS FLAMINGO These wading animals reside in the Galapagos in salt-water lagoons that have been forming amid the lava fields. As their Caribbean cousins, they have long reddish legs, and…
GALAPAGOS PENGUIN This penguin is another unique species that can only be found in the Galapagos islands. It is the only penguin that lives in the tropics and has adapted…
MARINE IGUANA The only marine iguana on the world that lives in the Galapagos. They can be found all over the islands, and they will be spotted by the shores…
RED-FOOTED BOOBY These are the smallest of the boobies, and they peculiar red legs and feet contrast with their pale pink and blue at the base of their beaks. One…
GALAPAGOS GREEN SEA TURTLE These turtles are the only marine turtles that nest in the Galapagos, and they get their name due to their algae-only diet which makes their inner…
FLIGHTLESS CORMORANT The flightless cormorant is a great example of how species have adapted to survive the conditions of the archipelago. This species is the only cormorant that cannot fly;…
GALAPAGOS FRIGATEBIRDS There are two species of frigatebirds in the Galapagos: the Magnificent and the Great frigate bird. The Magnificent frigate birds living in the Galapagos are mainly found in…
SEA LION The most common animal to see in the excursions through the islands are the Galapagos sea lions. They are found on the beaches or rocky shores soaking up…
GALAPAGOS WAVED ALBATROSS This is one of the largest Galapagos birds with a wingspan of up to 8 feet and can weight an average of 8-11 pounds. They mate for…
GALAPAGOS GIANT TORTOISE The Galapagos giant tortoises are the best-known animal of the islands; they are the iconic symbol of the archipelago such was the famous Lonesome George. Growing up…
BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY This marine bird is recognized for its bright blue feet that help males in courtship periods. The blue color is also a sign of how healthy the bird…
LAND IGUANA They are small but long reptiles found on the islands; they are often described as “mini-dragons” due to their prehistoric appearance. They have long claws, a crest along…