
The hen harrier or northern harrier is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the northern hemisphere in Canada and the northernmost USA, and in northern Eurasia. This species is polytypic, with two subspecies. Marsh hawk is a historical name for the American form.
Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
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Uploaded May 5, 2015. Captured Nov 12, 2011 23:52 in 4 Heron Court, Parkgate, Neston, Cheshire West and Chester CH64 6TB, UK.