Galapagos Hawk

The Galapagos hawk is the only diurnal raptor of the Galapagos Islands. Their black coloring and big wings made them easy to recognize. Their wingspan is 47 inches, and their body length can reach 27 inches. In comparison to female Galapagos haws, men are often smaller. They live on the majority of the Galapagos Islands. However, there are just 130 confirmed breeding territories in Galapagos, making them a relatively rare species.

Galapagos haws have powerful eyes, sharp hooked beaks, and very strong legs. They travel in packs of two or three to hunt. They can easily pick up rotting carcasses because of their powerful legs and beaks. They frequently take eggs from other birds' nests. They have no predators in the wild. The main components of the Galapagos hawk's diet are lizards, snakes, and rodents.