Birds

Ascension is home to some of the most important seabird colonies in the tropical Atlantic. From soaring frigatebirds to nesting boobies, terns, and petrels, the island provides vital breeding grounds for thousands of birds. Discover the species that make Ascension a seabird stronghold.

Ascension Island has a very limited land bird community, shaped by its remote location and history of human settlement. Unlike the bustling seabird colonies, land birds are few — but they tell an important story of adaptation, introduction, and extinction.

These species are not very common, but they do occur, often blown off course by storms or following seasonal migration routes. Sightings are usually sporadic and unpredictable, making them exciting for birdwatchers.