Photograph of a Harris's Hawk taken in southern Texas.
Harris's Hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus) are medium to large-sized. They are recognizable by the rufous coloring of their shoulders and thighs. They are found in the desert Southwestern United States as well as Mexico and parts of South America where they are also known as the Bay-winged Hawk.
Harris's Hawks are known to be social birds often seen hunting and feeding cooperatively. They display a dominance hierarchy and not uncommonly, two males are seen raising young with one female.

Photograph of a Harris's Hawk taken in southern Texas.
Harris's Hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus) are medium to large-sized. They are recognizable by the rufous coloring of their shoulders and thighs. They are found in the desert Southwestern United States as well as Mexico and parts of South America where they are also known as the Bay-winged Hawk.
Harris's Hawks are known to be social birds often seen hunting and feeding cooperatively. They display a dominance hierarchy and not uncommonly, two males are seen raising young with one female.
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