Taxon category: Accepted

Taxon origin: Endemic

Trophic role: Carnivorous

Distribution: Breeding on Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana, Santiago (Lougie), Bartolomé, Sombrero Chino. Sometimes, individuals are seen on Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Baltra, Dhapne and Genovesa in 2014.

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