The Harris’s Hawks

The Soul Maker, who is the Lord of the universe, used His mighty power of “Be” to create a diverse range of entities that adhere to certain rules. Today, let’s explore one of the fascinating creations of the Soul Maker—the Harris’s Hawks. Praise and glory to the Soul Maker, let your praise be.
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‎Harris’s Hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus) are often called the “Wolves of the Sky” because they are among the few raptors in the world that live and hunt in permanent social groups.
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‎Unlike most birds of prey that hunt alone, Harris’s Hawks work in groups of two to seven. They use complex strategies like relay chasing (taking turns to tire out prey) and flushing (one bird dives into brush to drive prey toward others waiting in ambush). This allows them to take down much larger animals, like jackrabbits.
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‎This is a behavior unique to Harris’s Hawks. When perching space is limited—such as on the tip of a tall cactus—they will stand on each other’s backs to create a living “hawk tower.” This helps the group get a better vantage point to spot predators or prey across the flat desert floor.
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‎The social order of a Harris’s Hawk pack is strictly matriarchal. The alpha female is the largest and most dominant bird in the group, followed by the alpha male and then subordinate sub-adults. The female leads the group and is often the one to make the final strike on large prey.
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‎While they are powerful fliers, they are also surprisingly mobile on the ground. They can hop and run through thick brush to pursue prey that has gone to ground—a level of terrestrial agility not seen in many other hawk species.
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‎Praise and Glory to the Almighty Lord of the Universe.
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