Harris Hawk
The Harris Hawk is native to the southern United States and south to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. There are 3 subspecies.
These birds are mid-sized between Peregrine Falcons and Red Tailed Hawks. Males weigh between 545 – 850 g (1.2 – 1.9 lb). Females are about 35% larger.
They hunt in packs taking a variety of small mammals such as rabbits, ground squirrels, rats and gophers as well as small birds. Nests are built in small trees, shrubs or cacti. Often three birds, two males and one female will attend the nest. Females can breed 2 or 3 times a year.
These birds are mid-sized between Peregrine Falcons and Red Tailed Hawks. Males weigh between 545 – 850 g (1.2 – 1.9 lb). Females are about 35% larger.
They hunt in packs taking a variety of small mammals such as rabbits, ground squirrels, rats and gophers as well as small birds. Nests are built in small trees, shrubs or cacti. Often three birds, two males and one female will attend the nest. Females can breed 2 or 3 times a year.
Fun Facts
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Accipiatriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Parabuteo
Species
P. unicinctus
Where to find us
Safari Niagara is home to one Harris Hawk. His name is Titan
did you know?
Harris Hawks are a favourite bird for falconers to train
They have been used to remove unwanted pigeons from Trafalgar Square in London as well as the tennis courts at Wimbledon
Harris Hawks are permanent residents of their habitat and do not migrate
