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These hawks are located mainly in Southern and Central America, however, over the last 30 yrs have become one of the most popular choices of hawk used in a captive circumstance here in the U.K. It is very common throughout most of its range. Typical habitat includes open woodland, semi desert and mesquite scrubland.

Prey usually consists of mammals such as rabbits, lizards, birds and insects. The Harris Hawk is both solitary and social, pairs, trios and families will hunt cooperatively, more so in winter. It is one of the few social raptors.