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Northern Harrier
Circus cyaneus
32.1577, -81.1115
Field Notes
Description:
Large hawk with gray upperparts, distinct white rump, and white underparts with spotted breast. Hooked bill is dark, yellow at base. Eyes are yellow. Wings are long, gray above, and white below with black tips. Legs, feet are yellow. Alternates several deep wing beats with glides.
Habitat:
Wetlands
Notes:
A beautiful female at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.
Reference Links:
Northern Harrier - Whatbird.com
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 29, 2011
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