Galapagos Hawk
Buteo galapagoensis
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
80.5 cm
Weight
1195.5 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.5 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.5 cm | 31.7 in |
| Weight | 1195.5 g | 42.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 37-38 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo galapagoensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باز غالاباغوس |
| Chinese | 加岛鵟 |
| French | Buse des Galapagos |
| German | Galapagosbussard |
| Japanese | ガラパゴスノスリ |
| Portuguese | Falcão-das-galápagos |
| Russian | Галапагосский канюк |
| Spanish | busardo de las Galápagos |
Distribution
Galapagos Hawk has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Galapagos Hawk endangered?
The Galapagos Hawk has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Galapagos Hawk nest?
Incubation: 37-38 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
How big is the Galapagos Hawk?
The Galapagos Hawk has a wingspan of 80.5 cm, weight of 1195.5 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Hawk belong to?
The Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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