Harris’s Hawk – Zane
Name: Zane – Male
Species: Harris’ Hawk
Liberty Arrival: 2023 / Fledgling
Injury/Condition: Avian Trichomoniasis
Zane arrived as a fledgling with severe avian trichomoniasis, a disease caused by a protozoan parasite that lives in the crop and oesophagus that can kill birds if left untreated. Several rounds of medication were able to combat the disease successfully. However, because of its severity, a pocket was left on the right side of Zane’s mouth where debris, like food, can be caught in. This will be need to be monitored for possible infection, as well as future deformities to his beak because of the malocclusion (upper beak occludes the lower beak). For this reason, Zane is non-releasable.
Harris’ Hawk Facts
Also known as the “Wolves of the Sky”, Harris’s hawks can be found in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) through Central America and into the drier parts of South America. In Arizona, its range typically extends only as far north as Wickenburg. The Harris’ hawk is one of only two hawks known to hunt in a cooperative group manner (The Galapagos hawk is the other). It displays one of the most advanced group hunting tactics among birds.
Life span: The average life expectancy of the Harris’ hawk has been estimated to be up to 12 years in the wild and twice as long in captivity.
Prey: The majority of its prey consists of mammals such as cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, rats, ground squirrels, gophers. Their diet is also supplemented by birds, primarily Gambel’s quail, and reptiles.
Babies/Nests: Nests of sticks and other materials are built in or on top of solid structures such as trees, saguaros, electric or telephone poles. The female usually lays 3 to 4 eggs and incubation lasts between 31 and 36 days. The young fledge in about 40 days.
Halcón de Harris – Zane
Nombre: Zane – Macho
Especie: Halcón de Harris
Llegada a Liberty: Próximamente
Herida/Condición: Próximamente
Datos del Halcón de Harris
Descripción: También conocidas como los “lobos del cielo”, el Halcón de Harris puede ser encontrado en el sur oeste de los Estados Unidos (Arizona, New Mexico, y Texas) a través de Centroamérica y en las partes mas secas de Sudamérica. En Arizona su rango típicamente se extiende hasta el Norte en Wickerburg. El Halcón de Harris es uno de los dos tipos de halcones conocidos por cazar en grupo cooperativo.
Duración de vida: La esperanza de vida del Halcón de Harris fue estimado poder llegar hasta los 12 años en el estado salvaje y en cautiverio pueden sobrevivir has lo doble.
Presa: La mayoría de su presa consiste en mamíferos como los conejos de cola de algodón, liebres, ratas, ardillas, y tuzas. Su dieta también es suplementada por pájaros, como la codorniz de gambel, y reptiles.
Nidos: Sus nidos consisten en palos y otros materiales, son construidos a dentro o encima de estructuras firmes como los arboles, saguaros, o postes de electricidad o de teléfono.
Crías: La hembra pone 3 a 4 huevos y la incubación dura entre 31 y 36 días. Después de aproximadamente 40 días, los jóvenes se van del nido.