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Buteo galapagoensis
This is one of the rarest hawks on earth. It is endemic to Galapagos. This juvenile bird was phtographed in the highlands of Santa Cruz, one of the islands where this species became extinct decades ago, - which shows that re-colonization from neighboring islands is possible.
Galapagos
Copyright by Nadine Kramer
43 Comments (1–25)
I would be truly honored if you would consider adding this excellent spotting to the mission for the Birds of Ecuador: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/4508...
Wow!
Thanks, micam1!
Great shot, congratulations!
Amazing hawk and picture! =)
Great spotting, congratulations.
Great photo and spotting! Well-deserved SOTD!
Awesome!!! Great bird and congrats!
Great photo! Congratulations!
stunning picture
Incredible..Best shots!
Congratulations! this bird really deserve it!
Fantastic pose of wings...
Amazing! Congratulations!!
How beautiful. Congrats!
Congratulations on this well deserved SotD !
Wow. Very nice, and congrats!
Congratulations! We've chosen this incredible photo as spotting of the day to commemorate our partnership!
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"The Galapagos Hawk is one of the rarest hawks on earth. This juvenile bird was photographed in the highlands of Santa Cruz, one of the islands where this species became extinct decades ago - which shows that re-colonization from neighboring islands is possible."
Wow great shot !
Congratulations
Fabulous spotting!
Wonderful spotting! We are very glad to have you here!
Thank you all for your kind comments; I am forwarding them all to Nadine Kramer who actually took the picture! If you want to know more about the work of the Charles Darwin Foundation follow us on facebook.com/darwinfoundation.
Wonderful capture!
Welcome to the community Peter!
Fantástico:: bella imagen
Breathtaking!