Harris's Hawk
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    Harris's Hawk

    Parabuteo unicinctus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.998 kg

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    Parabuteo unicinctus is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the southwestern United States south to Chile, central Argentina, and Brazil. It contains two subspecies, the Harris's hawk and the bay-winged hawk. The species is also occasionally referred to as the dusky hawk and known in Latin America as the peuco.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Harris's Hawk. Sightings recorded in 166 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Glaciares de SantiagoCuyo & Central Andes, Argentina
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Glaciares de SantiagoCentral Chile & Valleys, Chile
    Rare
    Área Natural Protegida Parque Presidente SarmientoCuyo & Central Andes, Argentina
    Rare
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