Name derivation:
The Harris' hawk's scientific name "Parabueto unicinctus" is derived from the Greek word "Para" meaning close or near, the Latin words"bueto" referring to a kind of hawk, "uni" meaning once, and "cinctus" meaning girdled referring to the white ring at the tip of the tail.
Size:
Average length-18in. Average wingspan-43in. Average weight-1 to 2lb.
Physical features:
A dark black breas, baze, and black layered wing span the Harris' hawk has distinctive white ringed tail fathers. A large set of broad wings and short sharp hooked beak add to the powerful appearence of this majestic hawk.
Habitat:
Living semiharid habbitats such as scruby praries the Harris' hawk can be found from the South central United States to Central South America.
Diet:
The Harris' hawk is
one to take rodents, reptilians, rats, and even full grown rabbits. This hawk
is known to hunt in groups to increase chances of a meal.
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