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- Genus Parabuteo
- Medium-sized,dark colored raptor
that looks like a miniature golden eagle.
- Native to the Southwest U.S., Mexico,
and Central American.
- Relatively new to falconry.
- Extremely popular falconry bird
due to its trainability, hunting versatility, and excellent disposition.
- Most Harris' Hawks used in falconry
are from captive bred parents.
- Harris' Hawks are unique in that
they are quite social, living in family groups and hunting in packs
in the wild . As a result, some falconers are able to hunt with these
birds in socialized groups.
- In flight and hunting style, Harris'
Hawks exhibit characteristics of both the buteos and accipiters.
- Will hunt a large variety of mammals
and birds.
- In northern climates, Harris' are
suceptible to frostbite and must be protected from cold temperatures.
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