What does the Harris's Hawk eat?

The Harris's Hawk's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Carnivore, primarily preying on small mammals (rabbits, rodents), birds (quail, doves), and reptiles (lizards).

How it forages

Highly cooperative hunters, often hunting in groups of 2-6 individuals. They employ various strategies, including flushing prey for each other, encircling prey, or taking turns pursuing. They are opportunistic predators, primarily taking small to medium-sized prey. They often perch conspicuously on elevated spots to scan for prey.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during daylight hours.

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