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Lessons from the Field: A Five-Day Expedition with Galapagos Waved Albatross on Española Island

Lessons from the Field: A Five-Day Expedition with Galapagos Waved Albatross on Española Island

Rashid Cruz/CDF
Winged Guardians: Owls and Their Role in Galapagos Conservation

With a heart-shaped face and silent wings, the Galapagos barn owl is a quiet force of balance in the archipelago’s ecosystems. Endemic to the Islands, this elusive predator controls invasive rodent populations, supporting the survival of critically endangered species and ongoing ecological restoration. In the shadows of lava tunnels and forest canopies, it hunts with precision—and reminds us that even the smallest wings can carry the weight of conservation.