The beautiful Galapagos dove
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Location
Guide
Franklin Ramirez
Recorded by
Date
Summer 2025
Common doesn’t mean unattractive
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I first spotted one of these tiny birds on Espanola Island while searching for the Wave Albatross, but soon realized they are everywhere. The Galápagos dove is one of the most eye-catching of the smaller birds on the islands.
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