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Swallow-tailed Gull

Larus furcatus

Photo by llundstrom24
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Field Notes

Description:

Taken at Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island. Photos include nesting pairs with a glimpse of an egg, as well as a juvenile gull, which has the black and white mottled coloration and white head

Habitat:

White sand beach with mangroves and other coastal Galapagos plants, also in the area were sea lions, frigatebirds, and red-footed boobies

Notes:

Species is endemic to the Galapagos.

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Great series! If you want to hav a look at my photos, go to my page and write: galapagos. It was a fantastic trip!
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PublishedApril 1, 2011

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