Harris's Hawk
Harris's Hawk (<em>Parabuteo unicinctus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A dark brown hawk with chestnut shoulders and a white-tipped tail; uniquely hunts in cooperative family packs like wolves; a favorite in modern falconry; lives in arid American scrublands.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Parabuteo; binomial: Parabuteo unicinctus; authority: (Temminck, 1824). Typical size: 46-59cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
