7. Waved Albatross
The largest birds in the Galapagos are also the most romantic. If you happen to visit Española during mating season (March to January), you’ll witness an elaborate courtship dance of circling, bowing and bill play between these loyal love birds. They mate for life and both partners commit fully to guarding each egg. You’ll be amazed by the 8 ft wingspan of these enormous birds.
8. Magnificent Frigatebirds
Consider these seabirds the plundering pirates of the Galapagos skies. Rather than hunt for themselves, they just harass and take scraps from poor helpless boobies. The male’s most distinctive feature is a balloon-like red breast that inflates when they’re trying to impress the ladies. It’s quite a sight to see these scarlet sacs swelling in the skies.
