About the Harris's Hawk
Harris's hawk, formerly also known as the bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, and known in Latin America as the peuco, is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the southwestern United States south to Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Parabuteo unicinctus |
| Species Codes | hrshaw, HAHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Harris's Hawk belong to?
The Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Harris's Hawk?
Harris's hawk, formerly also known as the bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, and known in Latin America as the peuco, is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the southwestern United States south to Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil....
Where can I report a Harris's Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Harris's Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hrshaw, or on iNaturalist.
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