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Northern Harrier

Circus cyaneus

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Description:

Dark barring on silver-gray underwings, white rump, wings held in V-shape, mostly dark brown and rufous coloring.

Habitat:

Open wetlands, marshes, meadows, pastures. Bird flies low to the ground when hunting.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Raptors of North America

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PublishedSeptember 25, 2011

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