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Parabuteo unicinctus
Male Harris hawks are 35% larger then the females. The Harris hawk ranges in size from 46 to 76 cm (18 to 30 in) and generally have a wingspan of about 1.1 m (3.6 ft) They have dark brown plumage with chestnut shoulders, wing linings, and thighs,and white on the tip of their tails, yellow legs and a yellow cere.
This Harris Hawk was part of a show to educate the public about Raptors of all kinds.
The Harris Hawk is a very social bird. The Harris Hawk will actually hunt in groups while most other raptors hunt solo. Note this is a falconers bird and was being used to teach and educate the public about the need for raptors in our eco system.
Spotted on Sep 2, 2012
Submitted on Sep 12, 2012
14 Comments
SPECTACULAR!!!!!
Thanks for the wonderful comments, SatyenM, SanjaySaklani, nexttogone, and
Sarala Jeevanthi. I am honored you would take the time to comment on my capture.
very nice
Nice series.
WIllie that really wonderful piece of info along with a mesmerizing pictures
The Harris hawk or Harris's hawk is unique amongst the raptors for hunting in family groups.
Fantastic! Awesome! Superb! This is one of those spottings where compliments are not enough :-) Great Job Willie!
Thanks Team Brinez1 and Sumukha for the glowing comments.
you have steller bird photographs, !!! :D you just got yourself another project noah follower!!!
Superb series willie..!
Thanks Leanne, Mark, Nuwan, and SunnyJosef for the kind words and comments.
Wow! Fantastic shots of such a beautiful bird Willie :)
Magnificent bird and good spotting Willie. Thanks.
fantastic series !
Excellent photo and info. I love your shots.....