Cool Facts- Due to spending its entire evolutionary life on the Galapagos Islands, the flightless cormorant is a truly unique bird. It is the only species of cormorant that is unable to fly. While their wings are much too small to fly, these cormorants can dive up to 70 meters in less than 3 minutes. While they will eat sea animal that can fit in their mouth, they prefer fish and octopus. Despite having the ability to dive, their feathers are not waterproof. This means that they have to spend a considerable amount of time sunning themselves to dry off and prevent becoming waterlogged. Due to a recent increase in individuals due to conservation efforts, the flightless cormorant is no longer considered endangered!
