Northern hawk (SciiFii)

The northern hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus americanus) is a subspecies of Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and deserts across North America to help boost biodiversity. This medium-large hawk is roughly intermediate in size between a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). Harris's hawks range in length from 46 to 59 cm (18 to 23 inches) and generally have a wingspan of about 103 to 120 cm (41 to 47 inches). The northern hawks have a dull brownish plumage, orangish-reddish shoulders and tail feathers with a white base and white tip. The vocalizations of the northern hawk are, like other Harris's hawk subspecies, very harsh sounds. The diet of the northern hawk consists of small animals including birds, lizards, mammals, and large insects. Because it almost always hunts in groups, the northern hawk can also take down larger prey. Although not particularly common, the northern hawk may take prey weighing over 2 kilograms (4.4 lb), such as adult jackrabbits, great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and half-grown wild turkeys (Meleagris gallapavo). Like other subspecies of Harris's hawk, the northern hawk is notable for its behavior of hunting cooperatively in packs consisting of tolerant groups, while other raptors often hunt alone. Northern hawks' social nature has been attributed to their intelligence, which makes them easy to train and have made them a popular bird for use in falconry. The conservation status of the northern hawk is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the northern hawk's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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