marsh harrier

marsh harrier

n

1. (Animals) a European harrier, Circus aeruginosus, that frequents marshy regions

2. (Animals) Also: marsh hawk US and Canadian a common harrier, Circus cyaneus, that flies over fields and marshes and nests in marshes and open land. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): hen harrier

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

marsh harrier - Old World harrier frequenting marshy regions Circus Aeruginosus 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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Translations

marsh harrier

n (bird) → falco di palude

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