Northern Harrier / Marsh Hawk - Circus cyaneus)

Female

Harriers are fairly large large birds that perch low and fly close to the ground. wings upraised, as they search for mice, rats, frogs, and other prey.   They are fairly common in wetlands and open fields, seldom soaring high except in migration.

Males are generally grey overall, with barred underparts.   Females are brown, with a reddish collar and reddish barred underparts.   Immatures resemble adult females.

Harriers, formerly known as Marsh Hawks, are found in Alaska, across Canada, throughout the United States, and in Mexico.

Male

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