marsh harrier
a European harrier, Circus aeruginosus, that frequents marshy regions
Also: marsh hawk US and Canadian a common harrier, Circus cyaneus, that flies over fields and marshes and nests in marshes and open land: Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): hen harrier
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The marsh-harrier notes the date and becomes a determined oologist.
Unexplored Spain | Abel ChapmanIn habits both birds resemble the marsh harrier, but do not confine themselves to damp places.
British Birds in their Haunts | Rev. C. A. JohnsThe marsh harrier is a widely dispersed species, being found, says Temminck, in all countries where there are marshes.
British Birds in their Haunts | Rev. C. A. JohnsA covey of young grouse whirr heavily over the nearest brae—but the marsh harrier remains.
Poachers and Poaching | John WatsonMany of the young of the Marsh-Harrier are uniformly very dark, bronze-black, with rich orange crowns—strikingly handsome birds.
Wild Spain (Espaa agreste) | Abel Chapman
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