Conservation efforts are restoring Galapagos birds once thought lost. Brightly colored finches, elegant boobies and rare lava herons are returning to their native islands. Breeding programs, habitat restoration, and predator control are helping these iconic, beautiful species thrive once again.
(c) Houmame Khelili
(c) Houmame Khelili

Hermosas aves de Galápagos regresan a sus islas nativas

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Los programas de conservación están devolviendo a las islas Galápagos aves antes desaparecidas. Pinzones coloridos, piqueros elegantes y raros garzones de lava vuelven a sus hábitats. Restauración de hábitats y control de depredadores ayudan a estas especies icónicas a prosperar nuevamente.

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