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Harris' hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

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Description:

This hawk is also known as the bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, is a medium-large bird of prey seen from southwestern United States south to Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil. Harris's hawks have become a popular bird for use in falconry and this particular individual is use to hunt grackles in some areas in Costa Rica

Habitat:

Open areas

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PublishedJune 11, 2016

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