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Harrier (bird)

A Harrier is any of several species of diurnal birds of prey Bird of prey

A bird of prey or raptor is a bird [i] that hunts for food primarily using its talon [i]s. ... 

 which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt or harry small animals or birds . Most are in the genus Circus, the scientific name also arising from the slow circling for prey.

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A Harrier is any of several species of diurnal birds of prey Bird of prey

A bird of prey or raptor is a bird [i] that hunts for food primarily using its talon [i]s. ... 

 which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt or harry small animals or birds . Most are in the genus Circus, the scientific name also arising from the slow circling for prey.

Species list


  • Montagu's Harrier Montagu's Harrier

    The Montagu's Harrier is a migratory [i] bird of prey [i] of the harrier [i] fa... 

    , Circus pygargus
  • Northern or Hen Harrier Hen Harrier

    The Hen Harrier is a bird of prey [i] of the harrier [i] family. ... 

    , Circus cyaneus
  • Western Marsh Harrier Marsh harrier

    The marsh harriers are birds of prey [i] of the harrier [i] subfamily. ... 

    , Circus aeruginosus
  • Eastern Marsh Harrier Marsh harrier

    The marsh harriers are birds of prey [i] of the harrier [i] subfamily. ... 

    , Circus spilonotus
  • African Marsh Harrier, Circus ranivorus
  • Swamp Harrier Marsh harrier

    The marsh harriers are birds of prey [i] of the harrier [i] subfamily. ... 

    , Circus approximans
  • Madagascar Marsh Harrier, Circus maillardi
  • Long-winged Harrier, Circus buffoni
  • Spotted Harrier, Circus assimilis
  • Black Harrier, Circus maurus
  • Cinereous Harrier, Circus cinereus
  • Pallid Harrier Pallid Harrier

    The Pallid Harrier is a migratory [i] bird of prey [i] of the harrier [i] family ... 

    , Circus macrourus
  • Pied Harrier, Circus melanoleucos
  • Madagascar Harrier-hawk, Polyboroides radiatus
  • African Harrier-hawk, Polyboroides typus
  • Crane Hawk, Geranospiza caerulescens

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