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Northern Harrier

Circus cyaneus

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Description:

Distinct by reviewing the Northern Harrier's slim body with long rounded wings. The tail does not spread out like may other raptures. Lots of white under. The crows were quite upset so I looked up to see what was going on to discover this Harrier flying low.

Reference Links:

Northern Harrier, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedAugust 11, 2017

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