Flightless cormorant. In the absence of predators and thus not needing to fly, the flightless cormorants wings have degenerated to the point that it has lost the ability to fly, however it can swim superbly and is a capable underwater hunter. Punta Albemarle. Isabella Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Image: 16552
Species: Nannopterum harrisi, Phalacrocorax harrisi
Common name: Flightless cormorant
Location: Isabella Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Lat/Long: 0° 09' 45.58"N, 91° 20' 40.90"W (Coordinates: 0.16266°, -91.34469°)
Format: Digital 2:3
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