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Gavilán de Galápagos

Buteo galapagoensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo galapagoensis (Gavilán de Galápagos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスノスリ

Chinese 加岛鵟

Spanish Gavilán de Galápagos

French Buse des Galapagos

German Galapagosbussard

Portuguese gavião-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский канюк

Similar Species in Buteo

Aguililla cola blanca

Aguililla de Swainson

Buteo swainsoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gavilán de Galápagos?

The scientific name of Gavilán de Galápagos is Buteo galapagoensis. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Gavilán de Galápagos?

Gavilán de Galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gavilán de Galápagos live?

Gavilán de Galápagos is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Gavilán de Galápagos belong to?

Gavilán de Galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Gavilán de Galápagos endangered?

Yes, Gavilán de Galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gavilán de Galápagos belong to?

Gavilán de Galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gavilán de Galápagos?

The closest relatives of Gavilán de Galápagos in the genus Buteo include águila gorgiblanca, Aguililla ala ancha, Aguililla ártica, Aguililla aura, Aguililla cola blanca.