Parabuteo unicinctus
Length: 20-25 in Wingspan: 40-45 in Weight: 1-2 lbs
Identification:
Dark brown body, rufous legs and shoulders, white rump, undertail, and tail band.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
Harris’s Hawks are the only hawk known to hunt in cooperative packs. These birds practice a strange behavior called “backstanding,” where several birds will stand on each other’s back, creating a totem pole that gives the top bird a better view for spotting prey.
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References:
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