Conservation Win For Galapagos Birds

A number of bird species in the Galapagos Islands are making inspiring comebacks thanks to decades of focused conservation and habitat restoration efforts, offering hope for one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems. After invasive predators like rats and cats were removed from the islands, many species long thought to have vanished— including the elusive Galapagos rail— have been sighted again in areas where they hadn’t been seen for nearly 200 years. Conservationists believe that either these birds survived undetected at very low numbers or have recolonised the restored habitat, a sign that ecosystems can recover when threats are reduced and native wildlife is given a safe environment. Alongside these rediscoveries, other native birds such as Darwin’s finches and vermilion flycatchers are showing signs of healthier populations, demonstrating that sustained protection and habitat management can help even the most vulnerable species rebound in a changing world.

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