Marsh harrier - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 …
Marsh Harrier Bird Facts | Circus Aeruginosus - The RSPB Wildlife …
WEBThe largest of the harriers, the Marsh Harrier 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, broader wings and absence of white on the rump.
Marsh Harrier - Bird of Prey in Flight - YouTube
WEBJul 31, 2020 · A Western Marsh Harrier flying over the reed beds at Ham Wall Nature Reserve on the Somerset Levels, UK. The Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a bird of prey with a varied...
Marsh harrier guide: identification, distribution and where to see
WEBOur guide looks at how to identify marsh harriers, how to tell the difference between males and females, where they live and the best places to see them.
Western Marsh Harrier Bird Facts (Circus aeruginosus)
WEBMarsh Harriers exhibit some fascinating behaviours, especially in the breeding season when males perform flight displays that may include spectacular acrobatic manoeuvres. Are Marsh Harriers aggressive?
Western Marsh Harrier - eBird
WEBGangly raptor with long wings and tail; local in marshes and wetlands with extensive reed beds. Mainly seen in flight, quartering fairly low over marshes, with wings raised in shallow V. Commonest plumage dark brown overall with variable creamy cap, throat, and narrow leading edge to wing.
Marsh Harrier Facts: Identification, Diet, Migration Info etc ...
WEBMarsh Harriers are distinguished by their impressive size and soaring flight, with wings often held in a shallow ‘V’. These birds of prey have a robust build, broad wings, and are easily recognised by their unique tail and wing shape.
The Western Marsh Harrier - 10,000 Birds
WEB2 days ago · Male Western Marsh Harrier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. A broad estimate of the European population puts it at somewhere between 100 and 200 thousand pairs, with an apparent increasing trend in the east. The largest populations are in the north-east, in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, with good numbers in Poland and Germany.
Marsh harrier - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBMarsh harrier. Scientific name: Circus aeruginosus. The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over reedbeds in East Anglia, Somerset and the South East.
Western marsh harrier - Wikipedia
WEBThe western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a large harrier, a bird of prey from temperate and subtropical western Eurasia and adjacent Africa. It is also known as the Eurasian marsh harrier. Formerly, a number of relatives were included in C. aeruginosus, which was then known as "marsh harrier".