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Buteo galapagoensis
The Galapagos Hawk is the only raptor species to occur in Galapagos and is readily identified by its dark plumage. Conservation status: vulnerable,
Isla Santiago, Galapagos
Spotted on Nov 25, 2012
Submitted on Dec 19, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Gerardo! I had an even closer encounter on one of the other islands - I ended up maybe 4' from a young hawk on a rock. It was an amazing experience & I got some great photos!
Wow what fantastic encounter great series :):)