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Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Parabuteo

About

The Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) formerly known as the bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the southwestern United States south to Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil. Birds are sometimes reported at large in Western Europe, especially Britain, but it is a popular species in falconry and these records almost certainly all refer to escapes from captivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Harris's Hawk?
The scientific name of Harris's Hawk is Parabuteo unicinctus.
What is the conservation status of Harris's Hawk?
The Harris's Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Harris's Hawk belong to?
Harris's Hawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Harris's Hawk belong to?
Harris's Hawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Harris's Hawk belong to?
Harris's Hawk belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Harris's Hawk belong to?
Harris's Hawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Harris's Hawk belong to?
Harris's Hawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Harris's Hawk belong to?
Harris's Hawk belongs to the genus Parabuteo.