Genovesa
Genovesa (Tower) | ||
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Waters | Pacific Ocean | |
Archipelago | Galapagos Islands | |
Geographical location | 0 ° 19 '2 " N , 89 ° 57' 34" W | |
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surface | 14 km² | |
Highest elevation | 64 m | |
Residents | uninhabited |
Genovesa (English also Tower Island ) belongs to the Galápagos Islands and is particularly popular due to its unusual bird life. Many red-footed boobies and three species of Darwin's finches live on the island, which is only 14 km² in size . You can also find red-billed tropical birds and petrels .
The two visitor spots are Prince Phillip's Steps with a cliff trail to many bird nests and Darwin Beach , where you can also go diving.
Web links
Commons : Genovesa Island - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Genovesa the Global Volcanism Program of the Smithsonian Institution (English)