Bird Watching

The bird life in the Galapagos Islands is amazing and it can be possible for visitors to see up to 40 species of birds in a single week, making these islands a bird watcher's delight. Today, there are over 58 species of birds residing in the Galapagos. Of the many bird species found here, perhaps the most famous are the 13 endemic species of Darwin's finches. These birds have been named after Charles Darwin, as they were used to formulate his theory of evolution and natural selection. Other popular endemic land birds in the Galapagos include; the Galapagos Hawk, the large-billed Galapagos Flycatcher, the Galapagos Dove, the Galapagos Martin, the Galapagos Rail, four species of Galapagos mockingbirds and two species of Galapagos owls.

While many of the seabirds in the Galapagos are not endemic, they are indeed a spectacular sight to watch. The beautiful Frigate birds have the largest wing span of any bird and the courtship rituals of the Boobies rather comical. For something really extraordinary seeing the endemic Galapagos Penguin in action is a big highlight of any visit. We can recommend the best time to travel to experience this amazing sight.