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There are just 800 of these magnificent birds left on the islands of the [[Galapagos]]. | There are just 800 of these magnificent birds left on the islands of the [[Galapagos]]. | ||
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Birds will throw sand up into the face of intruders. | Birds will throw sand up into the face of intruders. | ||
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− | Many are polyandrous, whereby several males mate with a single female and stay around to help raise the young. | + | Many are [[Dictionary_P-S#P|polyandrous]], whereby several males mate with a single female and stay around to help raise the young. |
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Revision as of 18:18, 11 July 2014
- Buteo galapagoensis
Identification
The adults are very dark, whereas the juvenile is quite mottled with pale eyes.
Distribution
There are just 800 of these magnificent birds left on the islands of the Galapagos.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Beach, bush, arid scrub and lava fields
Behaviour
Birds will throw sand up into the face of intruders.
Breeding
Many are polyandrous, whereby several males mate with a single female and stay around to help raise the young.
Gallery
Click on photo for larger image
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Galapagos Hawk. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 11 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Galapagos_Hawk