The World’s Only Flightless Cormorant is Endemic to Galápagos
Aug 6, 2024 · The most recent count by the Galápagos National Park Directorate in 2022 estimated just 2,085 flightless cormorants in existence. The species is considered as …
'After 200 years, we're seeing this species again': The lost birds ...
2 days ago · Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 years after Charles Darwin visited the …
Flightless cormorant - Wikipedia
The flightless cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi), also known as the Galápagos cormorant, is a cormorant endemic to the Galápagos Islands, and an example of the highly unusual fauna …
Conservation of Galapagos Marine birds & Lagoon birds
Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, waved albatross, and flamingos are among the most iconic birds in Galapagos. Yet, these sentinel species are all classified as threatened on the …
Flightless cormorant - Galapagos Conservation Trust
The Galapagos flightless cormorant is an endemic species to Galapagos, and is not only the heaviest cormorant species, but also the only one out of 29 species which cannot fly.
Flightless Cormorants of the Galapagos | Ecoventura
Jul 17, 2025 · Although the flightless cormorant population is stable, it remains vulnerable due to its limited range. With only about 1,000 breeding pairs in existence, any disturbance to their …
Flightless Cormorant: The Rare Seabird of the Galápagos
Aug 25, 2025 · The Flightless Cormorant has an extremely restricted range, living only in the Galápagos Islands. This species is mainly located on the coasts of Fernandina Island and the …
Species extinction in the Galápagos: Everything you need to …
With only around 100 individuals alive today, it is the most endangered bird in the archipelago. The species is facing extinction due to habitat loss, which is made worse by climate change.
The Evolution and Adaptations of the Endemic Flightless Cormorant…
Mar 18, 2025 · Consequently, the flightless cormorant is classified as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List. Protecting their habitat, such as through initiatives like the Galápagos National Park, …
Endangered cormorant endemic to Galapagos Islands | Britannica
NARRATOR: The flightless cormorant is found only in the Galapagos Islands and, more precisely, on the coastline of the islands Fernandina and Isabela. Its small numbers—around 1,000 …