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Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 41 - 50 cm
- Weight
- 290 - 500 g
- Diet
- Small mammals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles
Habitat
GrasslandsWetlandsMarshesAgricultural fields
Behavior
- Hunts for small mammals, birds, and insects in grasslands and wetlands
- Uses a low-flying, hovering style of hunting
- Breeds in loose colonies, with males engaging in aerial displays
- Monogamous, with pairs forming during breeding season