northern harrier

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northern harrier

A slim-bodied hawk (Circus cyaneus) found in marshy areas of northern North America and Eurasia, having an owllike face and a white patch on the tail. Also called hen harrier, marsh hawk.

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northern harrier - common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land

Circus cyaneus, hen harrier, marsh hawk

genus Circus, Circus - a genus of haws comprising the harriers

harrier - hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals

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