The only cormorant in the world that has given up flight, evolving instead to become a powerful swimmer along the Galápagos coastline.

After each dive, it returns to the rocks to dry its wings in the sun.

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#GalapagosCormorant or #FlightlessCormorant (Nannopterum harrisi) is endemic to the islands of Fernandina, and the northern and western coasts of Isabela.. The largest and only flightless cormorant is considered one of the rarest birds in the world. #SeamanJourney

Flightless cormorant in courtship display. Less 1000 pairs live today and found only on Fernendina and Isabela in Galapagos.

Flightless Cormorant are found only on Fernandina and Isabela in Galapagos with probably 1000 pairs living today. Their courtship display is spectacular with twisting and interlocking necks. The male is offering seaweed for building nest. #flightlesscormorant #birdphotography #birds #galapagosisland

Mating pair of Flightless Cormorants
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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