About the Galapagos Hawk
The Galápagos hawk is a large hawk endemic to most of the Galápagos Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo galapagoensis |
| Species Codes | galhaw1, GAHA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Galapagos Hawk belong to?
The Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Galapagos Hawk?
The Galapagos Hawk is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Galapagos Hawk?
The Galápagos hawk is a large hawk endemic to most of the Galápagos Islands....
Where can I report a Galapagos Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Galapagos Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code galhaw1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hawks, Eagles, and Kites 250 species
More Birds in Order Accipitriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
1,082
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
Spotted a Galapagos Hawk?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!