Northern Harrier

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

Gallery

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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