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Adult Harris's Hawk
Lisa W

Adult Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

One of the members of the Harris's Hawk family I saw on my trip to Tucson this week. Harris's Hawks are different than most hawks as they normally stay in small familial groups throughout their lives. They will often hunt in small cooperative groups.
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Habitat
In the US, found in Southwest Texas, extreme southern parts of New Mexico and Arizona, normally found south of that in Mexico. Inhabits semi-arid woodland and brushland.
Location
Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Arizona USA
Date taken
October 13, 2009
Scientific name
Parabuteo unicinctus
Equipment used
Canon 1D Mark III w/Canon 400mm and 1.4 extender
madamcoolpix
o:) It's a very handsome fellow so to see more than one at the same time must be a treat!!! :bounce:

Lovely "leafy" portrait of him, Lisa, very summery looking image!!! o:) :t: :clap:
 

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North America
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