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Flightless Cormorant Mating Dance in the Galapagos Islands

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The Flightless Cormorant, also known as the Galapagos Cormorant, is one of the world’s rarest bird species, with less than a 1000 estimated to remain in existence.

They’re found only on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela, where you frequently see them diving down deep into the ocean in search of prey.

We were extremely fortunate to witness a rare Flightless Cormorant mating dance during our morning on Fernandina Island and, in the process, learned a lot about these extremely unusual birds. Hope you enjoy!

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DAY 1- Photo Gallery: San Cristobal, Kicker Rock & Genovesa

DAY 2- Photo Gallery: Genovesa Island & Fernandina Island

DAY 3- Photo Gallery: Isabela Island & Santiago Island

DAY 4- Photo Gallery:  North Seymour Island & Bartolome Island

DAY 5- Photo Gallery:  Santa Cruz Island & Espanola Island
 

Galapagos Birds: A mating ritual among the rare Flightless Cormorants.
A mating ritual among the rare Flightless Cormorants. by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett
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