MARSHHARRIER

Marsh Harrier

The marsh harriers are birds of prey of the harrier subfamily. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. Most of them are associated with marshland and dense reedbeds. They are found almost worldwide, excluding only the Americas.

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marsh harrier

Noun

  1. A raptor in species Circus aeruginosus, which inhabits swampy ground.
  2. Any member of the raptor genus Circus of similar appearance and habit to Circus aeruginosus.
    1. The African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
    2. The western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
    3. The eastern marsh harrier (Circus spilonotus),
    4. The Papuan harrier ( or Circus spilothorax),
    5. The swamp harrier (Circus approximans)
    6. The Reunion Harrier ( or Circus maillardi)
    7. The Madagascar marsh harrier ( or Circus macrosceles).


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