Harris's hawk

English

Etymology

Named after Edward Harris by John James Audubon.

Noun

Harris's hawk (plural Harris's hawks)

1. Parabuteo unicinctus, a hawk native to North and South America, and used elsewhere in falconry.
   • 2023 May 31, “Network News: Rail Minister a keynote speaker at Rail Live 2023”, in RAIL, number 984, page 19:

     Provided by Rentokil, specially trained birds of prey - such as Harris's hawks - are flown to deter gulls and other pest birds without causing them harm.