Galapagos Land Birds

Category: Land Birds
Number of Species: 49
Endemic Species: 22

CLASSIFICATION
Osprey: Galapagos Osprey
Hawks: Galapagos Hawk
Falcons: Galapagos Falcon
Barn Owls: Barn Owl
Typical Owls: Short-eared Owl
Nightjars: Common Nighthawk
Pigeons and Doves: Galapagos dove
Kingfishers: Belted Kingfisher
Cuckoos: Dark-billed Cuckoo
Swifts: Chimney Swift
Swallows & Martins: Galapagos Martin
Tyrant Flycatchers: Vermilion Flycatcher
New World Warblers: Yellow Warbler
New World Blackbirds: Bobolink
Mockingbirds: Galapagos Mockingbird, Charles Mockingbird, Hood Mockingbird, Chatham Mockingbird


Diurnal Raptors
Just 3 species of diurnal (or day-flying) raptors have been recorded in Galapagos, one of which is an endemic resident. Each of the species represents a different group.

Night Birds
Just 3 species of night birds have been recorded in Galapagos, two of which are resident. Each of the species represents a different group.

Larger Land Birds
Eight species of larger land birds have been recorded in Galapagos, 5 of which are resident, including one endemic species. The larger land birds can be conveniently divided into 3 groups.

Aerial Feeders
Six species which feed exclusively on the wing (swifts, swallows and martins) have been recorded in Galapagos. Only one resident, the endemic Galapagos Martin. The aerial feeders can be divided into 2 groups.

Smaller Land Birds
In total, 29 species of smaller land birds have been recorded in the Galapagos Islands, 20 of which are resident. Eighteen of these resident species are endemic to Galapagos and the other two are represented by endemic subspecies. The smaller land birds can be divided into 10 groups.