Galápagos Hawk
NameGalápagos Hawk
Common NameGalápagos Hawk
Scientific NameButeo galapagoensis
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)127.5
Length (cm)51.5
Weight (g)1264
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly sooty brown to blackish, with a paler, finely barred tail. The cere and legs are bright yellow. Juveniles are darker brown with streaked underparts and a more heavily barred tail.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a series of high-pitched, drawn-out whistles or screams, often described as 'keer-keer-keer' or 'wheee-wheee-wheee'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, desert, forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, found on most of the larger islands.
Identifying FeaturesDark uniform plumage (adults), Yellow cere and legs, Finely barred tail, Endemic to Galápagos Islands, Robust raptor build
Description
The Galápagos Hawk is a medium-sized raptor endemic to the Galápagos Islands, known for its dark plumage and powerful build. It is an opportunistic predator, often seen perched on prominent rocks or soaring over the volcanic landscape.
