marsh hawk

noun

1. northern harrier.

marsh hawk

noun

1. See marsh harrier
   another name for marsh harrier

Word History and Origins

Origin of marsh hawk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

She had entered into noisome places, but so had the marsh-hawk poising grandly on motionless wing there above.

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As he straightened up and glanced around he saw a large marsh-hawk winnowing low across the river.

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It was not the precious nest, however, nor the owners of the nest, on which the fierce eyes of the marsh-hawk had fallen.

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But the marsh-hawk was still hunting lazily at the other side of the field, and no tragedy followed the childishness.

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The other Hawks are of great value, one of which, the Marsh Hawk, being regarded as perhaps more useful than any other.

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