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Galapagos Islands tourist attractions
Sea birds
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Blue-footed booby:
(Sula nebousii excisa) The most often seen birds in Galapagos,
since their many small colonies are spread throughout the
archipelago.
Their plunge-diving abilities are phenomenal.
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The courtship antics are very entertaining when
they dance the "booby two step".
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Red-footed
booby: (Sula sula websteri) The smallest of the three
Galapagos boobies, is semi-nocturnal and nests and perches in
trees. Courtship is similar to that of Blue-footed booby,
but performed in the trees. |
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The breeding cycle of the Red-foots long and can often last
for 12 months or more. Best viewed at sea Genovesa,
San Cristobal,
North Seymour, Wolf, Darwin. |
What's the
best time of year to travel to Galapagos?
What is the
climate of Galapagos? |
