Information about Hawaiian Hawk
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The Hawaiian Hawk or 'Io, (Buteo solitarius), is a raptor of the Buteo genus endemic to Hawai'i. Buteos tend to be easily recognized by their bulky bodies relative to their overall length and wingspan. The 'Io is the only hawk that occurs in Hawaii, where they are only known to breed on the Big Island in stands of native `ohi'a lehua trees. The species is protected as Endangered in the United States. However, the IUCN classifies the species as Near Threatened.
Appearance
The Hawaiian Hawk measures approximately 40 to 46 centimeters (16 to 18 inches) in length. The female is larger than the male. Two color phases exist: a dark phase (dark brown head, breast, and underwings), and a light color phase (dark head, light breast and light underwings). Feet and legs are yellowish in adults and greenish in juveniles.Lifestyle
This solitary hawk remains in and defends its territories year round. They nest from March through September, and usually lay only one egg but sometimes they could lay up to three in their clutch. The female does the majority of sitting during the 38 days of incubation, while the male does the majority of the hunting. After the egg is hatched, the female only allows the male to visit when delivering food to the nest. The chick fledges at seven or eight weeks. Fifty to seventy percent of the nest successfully fledge young.The 'Io usually hunts from a stationary position, but can also dive on prey from the air. It feeds on rats, small birds, stream animals, crickets, preying mantises, millipedes, centipedes, and occasionally the worm. it will also feed on the Hawaiian Crow, another one of Hawaii`s endangered birds. They are opportunistic predators and are versatile in their feeding habits. They have a shrill and high-pitched call much like their Hawaiian name: "eeeh-oh." They are known to be very noisy during the breeding season. 'Io are strong fliers.
The Hawaiian hawk was a royal symbol in Hawaiian legend, and it is sometimes called “'Iolani,” or “Exalted Hawk.?
References
- BirdLife International (2004). Buteo solitarius. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 06 May 2006. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Hawaiian Hawk / Buteo solitarius / `Io
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Chordata
Bateson, 1885
Typical Classes
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Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates.
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Bateson, 1885
Typical Classes
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Linnaeus, 1758
Orders
About two dozen - see section below
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Linnaeus, 1758
Orders
About two dozen - see section below
Birds (class Aves) are bipedal, warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animals.
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Falconiformes
Sharpe, 1874
Families
Accipitridae
Pandionidae
Falconidae
Sagittariidae
The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 species of birds that include the diurnal birds of prey.
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Sharpe, 1874
Families
Accipitridae
Pandionidae
Falconidae
Sagittariidae
The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 species of birds that include the diurnal birds of prey.
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Accipitridae
Vieillot, 1816
Subfamilies
The Accipitridae
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Vieillot, 1816
Subfamilies
- Accipitrinae
- Aegypiinae
- Buteoninae
- Circaetinae
- Circinae
- Elaninae
- Milvinae
- Perninae
The Accipitridae
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Buteo
Lacepede, 1799
Species
About 30, see text
Synonyms
Asturina
Buteo[1] is a genus of medium-sized wide-ranging raptors with a robust body and broad wings.
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Lacepede, 1799
Species
About 30, see text
Synonyms
Asturina
Buteo[1] is a genus of medium-sized wide-ranging raptors with a robust body and broad wings.
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- Pandionidae
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- Falconidae
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State of Hawaii
Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi
Flag of Hawaii Seal of Hawaii
Nickname(s): The Aloha State
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Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi
Flag of Hawaii Seal of Hawaii
Nickname(s): The Aloha State
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Hawaiʻi
The Big Island<nowiki />
November 1985 satellite photo
Geography
Location in the state of Hawaii <nowiki/>
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November 1985 satellite photo
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Location in the state of Hawaii <nowiki/>
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M. polymorpha
Binomial name
Metrosideros polymorpha
Gaudich.
Metrosideros polymorpha (‘ōhi‘a lehua or lehua
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Binomial name
Metrosideros polymorpha
Gaudich.
Metrosideros polymorpha (‘ōhi‘a lehua or lehua
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