Galapagos Islands list of sea birds

Sea birds are the most common species in the Galapagos Islands and the list is very long, many are endemic and have adapted uniquely to the Island lifestyle. There are also migrant birds that pass by every year and spend some time at the Islands, eventually some have evolved and become unique.

Below is a list of other sea birds to be found in the Galapagos Islands archipelago:

Brown Noddies
Also known as Noddy terns or brown noddy terns, these birds actually nod at each other as part of their courtship rituals. They are classified as terns. They are dark brown with a greyish-white cap.

Hawaiian (Dark-Rumped) Petrels
Almost extinct in Hawaii this Petrel is coming back well in the Galapagos Islands. It is much similar to an Audobon shearwater, but the petrel is much larger. It has a white belly.

Swallow Tailed-Gull
On a nighttime voyage in the Galapagos waters, the form of a bird will follow the boat for what seems like miles. These are the nocturnal swallow-tailed gulls, hunting the night swimming marine life of the sea. With their red eye-ring and indifferent attitude towards cameras and close-ups, they are a cute and patient model. Though if you get too close, they will let you know with their sharp alarm call.