Harris' Hawk
Scientific name: Parabuteo unicinctus
Habitat: desert, woodlands, scrub brush
Diet: small mammals, lizards, insects, birds
Life span: 15 years (20 years in captivity)
Young: 1-5 eggs/clutch
Size: 750–1,050 g (2–2.2 lbs)
Harris' hawks are unique in that they are socially family-oriented birds of prey. They will hunt together and share meals. They also share parenting duties, sometimes 1 female and 2 males will tend the nest. Harris' hawks are a popular falconry bird because of their cooperative behaviour
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Harris' hawk on Animal Diversity Web
For More Information
Edmonton Valley Zoo
13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7
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Range
Range: North, Central, and South America
Status in the Wild
Status: thriving
