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Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
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Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

General Description: Harris's Hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus) are dark brown hawks with red in the shoulders and leggings. The long tail is black with a broad white band at the tip. Although usually covered by the folded wings, the base of the tail and the tail coverts are white. In flight, the wing-linings are red.

Taxonomy: Accipitriformes, Accipitridae. Formerly Harris' Hawk.

Favored Habitat: Sonoran Desert scrub with saguaro cactus, plus mountains and cliffs in the vicinity.

Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

Where to Find: Don't look for Harris's Hawks around Las Vegas; rather, look for these uncommon birds in southern Arizona

Comments: These hawks are social. They hunt and live in family groups.

Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) If you were a tasty bunny or a big fat snake, these might be the last faces you ever see!
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
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Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Harris's Hawk
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Urban Harris's Hawk: note white at base of tail
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Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Urban Harris's Hawk in Boulder City, Nevada
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Harris's Hawk in flight
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Note white at base and tip of the tail
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Harris's Hawk on power pole
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Harris's Hawks are social hunters
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Harris's Hawks are social hunters
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Urban Harris's Hawk in Boulder City, Nevada
Harris' Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Urban Harris's Hawk in Boulder City, Nevada
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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