Fastest bird of prey
Eagles are one of the birds hunted, an activity of chasing, catching, or killing wild animals with a specific purpose. These goals can vary, such as in achieving a target of its prey, to take meat and consume or hunting with the aim of eradicating wild animals such as rodents, animals that damage plants in gardens and hunting for the purpose of controlling the population of certain animals so as not to disrupt the ecosystem and agriculture.
There are several methods in hunting activities, such as using weapons, spears, traps, to the method of tracking dogs to sniff out the tracks of an animal to be hunted as a target, different in Middle Eastern countries they use Birds, As a deadly weapon and the tradition of hunting using birds, or better known as falconry, has been going on for thousands of years in various parts of the world. Some countries that are famous for this practice include the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, and several countries in the Middle East or other parts.
Like the type of bird of prey Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) it is the most reliable Raptor hunter species and is famous for its cooperative behavior, unlike other types of Raptor birds that work alone during hunting activities. Harris's hawks often hunt in small groups consisting of 2 to 6 individuals, and Harris's hawk is often used to hunt larger prey such as rabbits, mountain goats and coyotes or foxes. The habitat of this Harris's hawk is in areas with dry and open climates such as deserts, savannas, and areas with semi-climates.
Geographically, this bird of prey is spread in the region, especially in the southwest, including states such as California, Arizona, and New Mexico, due to the abundant population of food sources such as snakes, rats, and other rodents. Building nests in tall trees and steep cliffs, which provide a sense of safe protection from other predators. This intelligent bird can also see its prey from a distance and perform flight maneuvers more easily to grip and paralyze its prey.
Harris's Hawk has a natural ability in terms of very sharp vision, with high speed, and has very strong claws, making it very effective in catching its prey. Unlike the falconry practice method, eagles are specially trained from a young age for hunting activities, with prey that is determined by the type of animal that is the prey, Although this is a valuable tradition, falconry also raises concerns about its impact on the population. Therefore, it is important to balance the preservation of tradition with conservation efforts.
