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Galapagos HawkHawks in Galapagos (Buteo galapagoensis) are the major native predators of most Islands in Galapagos. It is also an endemic species. This buzzard-like bird will feed on lava lizards, snakes, young marine iguanas, chicks of sea birds, and other small vertebrates. It is also common to see sub-adults and juveniles acting like scavengers.  Find Cheap Flights to the Galapagos Islands here It is worth mentioning that their reproductive strategy is rather unusual and it is called cooperative polyandry. This type of mating scheme is rare among birds. The breeding cooperation exists between a female and up to three (sometimes 8) males within the same territory:
As they become adults, Galapagos island Hawk's plumage changes into a full dark brown color. Aerial displays of adults and young individuals show incredible air maneuvers. See Stunning Galapagos Pictures here Hawks in Galapagos nest in trees, and the nests are quite big, as they are reused with new twigs added at each breeding attempt. Up to three young may be raised at a time. Since this hawk practices cooperative polyandry, as many as eight males may mate with a single female. Its plumage varies in color from white and brown to a bright yellow and black. Hawks in Galapagos are the major native predators. The Galapagos Hawk hunts a wide range of Galapagos Animals which can include Lava Lizards doves, snakes, grasshoppers, iguanas and also some Galapagos Sea Birds The hawks in Galapagos are scavengers that feed on almost every dead animal as well. These animals could be: dead fur seals, sea lions, marine iguanas, goats, etc. According to recent studies, the ancestors of the hawk in Galapagos colonized these Islands approximately 300,000 years ago, classifying (up to now) these birds as the most recent arrival known. As we said before, the Galapagos hawk is not afraid of humans and sometimes you can see it very close to you. Galapagos Recommended Reading:A Guide to the Birds of the Galapagos Islands It offers unprecedented comprehensive coverage. This field guide presents every species to have been recorded within the Archipelago, including accidentals and vagrants. (A very informative book for those looking to know more about the birds in Galapagos). Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition
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