Harris’ Hawk Surviving in the Wild After Partial Loss of Wing and One Hallux

Authors

Jill Morrow
Lance Morrow

Publication Date

5-1-2003

Abstract

On 6 December 2001 an immature female Harris’ Hawk was found surviving in the wild missing half of one wing and the hallux of one foot. Apparent cause of injury was exposure to a high voltage electric current. We hypothesize that Harris’ Hawks are able to survive in the wild after sustaining serious injury more readily than other species of raptors because Harris’ Hawks are unique among raptors by cooperatively hunting and sharing food among group members.

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Recommended Citation

Morrow, Jill and Morrow, Lance (2003) "Harris’ Hawk Surviving in the Wild After Partial Loss of Wing and One Hallux," Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol36/iss1/3