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marsh harrier
noun
- a European harrier, Circus aeruginosus, that frequents marshy regions
- Alsomarsh hawk 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.
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In habits both birds resemble the Marsh Harrier, but do not confine themselves to damp places.
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The Marsh Harrier is a widely dispersed species, being found, says Temminck, in all countries where there are marshes.
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A covey of young grouse whirr heavily over the nearest brae—but the marsh harrier remains.
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Many of the young of the Marsh-Harrier are uniformly very dark, bronze-black, with rich orange crowns—strikingly handsome birds.
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