Harri's Hawk

The Harris's hawk formerly known as the bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the southwestern United States south to Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil. It was named the Harris Hawk by John James Audubon, a famous nineteenth century naturalist, named after his friend and fellow naturalist Edward Harris.

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1.What does a Harris hawk look like?

Basic Description. A handsome hawk of the arid Southwest, Harris's Hawk is a standout with bold markings of dark brown, chestnut red, and white; long yellow legs; and yellow markings on its face. The most social of North American raptors, these birds cooperate at nests and hunt together as a team.

2.how big is harri's hawk The Harris's hawk is a large bird, which weighs around 710g to 1,020g, and is 46cmto 76cm long. Their wingspan can be 100cm to 120cm. The female is usually around 40% bigger in size. They have dark brown plumage, with chestnut brown shoulders, thighs, and wing linings.