Harris Hawk Take-Off
"Harris Hawk Take-Off' by Patti Deters. A beautiful and majestic Harris Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) spreads its wings wide as it takes flight from the top of a large shrub. The bird's brownish red plumage and white stripe on the tailfeathers help with identification. Harris Hawks are a Latin American bird of prey popular in falconry due to their exceptional intelligence. Previously known as bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, this particular raptor was seen at Santa Clara Ranch in Starr County, Texas, USA. Thank you for viewing this picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/2-harris-hawk-take-off-p....
Harris Hawk Take-Off
"Harris Hawk Take-Off' by Patti Deters. A beautiful and majestic Harris Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) spreads its wings wide as it takes flight from the top of a large shrub. The bird's brownish red plumage and white stripe on the tailfeathers help with identification. Harris Hawks are a Latin American bird of prey popular in falconry due to their exceptional intelligence. Previously known as bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, this particular raptor was seen at Santa Clara Ranch in Starr County, Texas, USA. Thank you for viewing this picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/2-harris-hawk-take-off-p....