STATUS OF THE HARLAN’S HAWK IN WASHINGTON, AND NOTES ON ITS IDENTIFICATION IN THE FIELD

Abstract

The “Harlan’s Hawk” (Buteo jamaicensis harlani) was first reported in Washington in 1968. Since then it has been recorded in the state with increasing regularity, and in increasing numbers. The records fall between 26 September and 28 March, and come mainly from three areas: the region surrounding Spokane in eastern Washington, and small areas of western Skagit and Whatcom counties in western Washington.