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Galapagos Hawk

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Accipitriformes (อันดับเหยี่ยว)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo galapagoensis (Galapagos Hawk)

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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Least Concern

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เหยี่ยวทะเลทรายตะวันออก

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos Hawk?

The scientific name of Galapagos Hawk is Buteo galapagoensis. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Galapagos Hawk?

Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Galapagos Hawk live?

Galapagos Hawk 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 Galapagos Hawk belong to?

Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Galapagos Hawk endangered?

Yes, Galapagos Hawk (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 Galapagos Hawk belong to?

Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Galapagos Hawk?

The closest relatives of Galapagos Hawk in the genus Buteo include เหยี่ยวทะเลทรายตะวันตก, เหยี่ยวทะเลทรายตะวันออก, Rough-Legged Buzzard, Broad-winged Hawk, Gray-lined Hawk.