The Harris Hawk
• Common name: Harris Hawk
• Scientific or Latin name: Parabuteo unicinctus.
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• Common name: Harris Hawk
• Scientific or Latin name: Parabuteo unicinctus.
• Scientific Classification:
Class: Order: Family:
Genus: Species:
One of our Harris Hawks. This photo was taken through an inspection peep hole, from across the aviary, which explains the poor image quality.
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