Breeds in small colonies from July to … The Galapagos Flamingo measures 120 – 140 centimetres in length, males weigh 2.8 kilograms and females 2.2 kilograms. Breeds in small colonies from July to March, building mud nests in salt-water lagoons. The wing coverts are red and the primary and secondary flight feathers are black. Originally published on Jun 25th, 2009 Park rangers recently did their census of flamingos in Galapagos, which they do every year. Cerro Dragón, known for its flamingo lagoon, is also located here, and along the trail one may see land iguanas foraging. The American (or Caribbean) flamingo is one of six species of flamingo across the world. Flamingo census reveals stable population in Galapagos; future monitoring planned October 19, 2015 Due to increased rainfall — one of the effects of the “El Niño” climate phenomenon — the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) is planning a study to determine how the population of flamingos in the Islands may be impacted by this event.

October 21, 2015 The following is translated from a press release from the Galapagos National Park dated 20/10/15 . Census for the Galapagos Flamingo! They breed in Galapagos, and across the Caribbean. The population in Galapagos differs genetically from that in the Caribbean, the Galapagos flamingos are significantly smaller, exhibit differences in body shape and sexual dimorphism, and lay smaller eggs. Although they are migratory birds, flamingos nest in Galapagos between the months of July and March and the monitoring helps scientists to identify any possible decreases or increases of individuals there. Most of their plumage is pink, giving rise to its earlier name of Rosy Flamingo and differentiating adults from the much paler European species. Share this article: Connect with us. Population estimated at between 400-500 birds. Its vegetation includes Calandrinia galapagos, Lecocarpus darwinii, and trees such as ... which sea turtles, rays and small sharks sometimes use as a mating area. DONATE. A flamingos beak is pink with a restricted black tip and the … The objective of this partial census is to understand the state of the flamingo population in the Islands. Flamingo Census Underway In Galapagos.