Galapagos Hawk
Galapagos Hawk
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The Galapagos Hawk is a striking raptor endemic to the Galapagos Islands, renowned for its tameness and opportunistic hunting behavior. It is the islands' top avian predator.
Where to spot
Endemic to most of the main islands of the Galapagos Archipelago, found in a variety of habitats from coastal lowlands to highlands.
How to spot
Look for its dark brown plumage, barred tail, and a distinctive hooked beak. Its calls are a series of high-pitched screeches. They are relatively easy to spot due to their tameness and lack of natural predators.
When to spot
Year-round resident, active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Endemic to most of the main islands of the Galapagos Archipelago, found in a variety of habitats from coastal lowlands to highlands.
How to spot
Look for its dark brown plumage, barred tail, and a distinctive hooked beak. Its calls are a series of high-pitched screeches. They are relatively easy to spot due to their tameness and lack of natural predators.
When to spot
Year-round resident, active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many raptors, Galapagos Hawks are relatively unafraid of humans, a trait shared by much of the Galapagos fauna, making them unusually approachable for observers. They also exhibit cooperative hunting in some populations.
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