Нелітаючий баклан галапагоських островів втратив здатність літати

Flightless Cormorant. Also known as the Galapagos Cormorant, endemic to the Galapagos Islands, this is the only known cormorant that has lost the ability to fly.

These cormorants evolved on an island habitat that was free of predators. Having no enemies, taking its food primarily through diving along the food-rich shorelines, and not needing to travel to breeding grounds, the bird eventually became flightless.

Like all cormorants, this bird has webbed feet and sturdy legs that propel it through the water as it seeks its prey of fish, small octopuses, and other little marine creatures.

Who needs to fly when you can dive like this! 😃

Taken while on expedition in the Galapagos

National Geographic