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Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
(aka Northern/Western/Eurasian Marsh Harrier) ...

 


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Marsh harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Harriers are slow fliers and have the ability to remain airborne at speeds of less than 32 km/h (20 mph). Flying at such slow speeds makes it easier for them to detect prey.

Eastern Marsh Harriers are generally migratory apart from the Papuan Harrier which is sedentary.

Marsh harrier
The largest of the harriers, it can be recognised by its long tail and light flight with wings held in a shallow 'V'. It is distinguishable from other harriers by its larger size, heavier build, broad... More...
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Eastern Marsh Harrier 25. Kestrel 26. Chinese Bamboo Partridge 27. Coot 28. Kentish Plover 29. Long-billed Plover 30. Northern Lapwing 31. Grey-headed Lapwing 32. Common Sandpiper 33. Common Black-headed Gull 34. Mew Gull 35. Herring Gull 36.

Circus aeruginosus - Marsh Harrier
Circus cyaneus - Northern Harrier
Circus melanoleucus - Pied Harrier
Accipiter
Accipiter gentilis - Northern Goshawk
Accipiter nisus - Eurasian Sparrowhawk (photo)
Accipiter badius - Shikra ...

OTHER NAMES: Blue Hawk (male), Frog Hawk, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Marsh Hawk, Mouse Hawk, White-rumped Hawk (Terres 1980).

Even some birds of prey eat frogs, such as the Marsh Harrier. Frogs are not attacked from above only. Dangers even lure under water: big fish, such as pike and perch will eat a frog given the chance.

Bretagnolle, V., Ghestemme, T., Thiollay, J.-M. and Attié, C. (2000) Distribution, population size and habitat use of the Réunion Marsh Harrier, Circus m. maillardi. Raptor Res. 34: 8-17.

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See also: Eagle, Flamingo, Buzzard, Purple, Swallow