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gavião-das-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 (gavião-das-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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gavião-das-galápagos?

The scientific name of gavião-das-galápagos is Buteo galapagoensis. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of gavião-das-galápagos?

gavião-das-galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does gavião-das-galápagos live?

gavião-das-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 gavião-das-galápagos belong to?

gavião-das-galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is gavião-das-galápagos endangered?

Yes, gavião-das-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 gavião-das-galápagos belong to?

gavião-das-galápagos (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of gavião-das-galápagos?

The closest relatives of gavião-das-galápagos in the genus Buteo include águia-d'asa-redonda, busardo-ratonero-de-cabo-verde, bútio-augur, bútio-áugure-de-peito-ruivo, bútio-calçado.