Galapagos Islands - Birds - Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the highest levels of endemism (species found nowhere else on Earth). Of the 56 native (arrived naturally) bird species of Galapagos, 45 (80%) are endemic and 11 are indigenous (native to Galapagos but also found elsewhere). In addition to the native birds, there are 29 migratory species. Of the 29 resident land birds in the Galapagos, 22 are endemic at the level of species. Thirteen of the 22 endemic species are known collectively as Darwin’s finches. There are only six endemic species among the seabirds. All these images are during 17 February days.
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Into the yellowish eyes and juvenile plumage of either a Lava Heron or Striated Heron (also called, Mangrove Heron) - the plumage and markings of both these species is similar when young, yet easily distinguished in adult plumage. This young specimen perched atop the exposed root system of a mangrove tree during ebb tide - Isla Santa Cruz.
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