marsh hawk

noun

northern harrier.

Origin of marsh hawk

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Words Nearby marsh hawk

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How to use marsh hawk in a sentence

She had entered into noisome places, but so had the marsh-hawk poising grandly on motionless wing there above.
Blazed Trail Stories | Stewart Edward White
As he straightened up and glanced around he saw a large marsh-hawk winnowing low across the river.
The Watchers of the Trails | Charles G. D. Roberts
It was not the precious nest, however, nor the owners of the nest, on which the fierce eyes of the marsh-hawk had fallen.
The Watchers of the Trails | Charles G. D. Roberts
But the marsh-hawk was still hunting lazily at the other side of the field, and no tragedy followed the childishness.
The Watchers of the Trails | Charles G. D. Roberts
The other Hawks are of great value, one of which, the marsh hawk, being regarded as perhaps more useful than any other.
Birds and all Nature, Vol. IV, No. 3, September 1898 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for marsh hawk

marsh hawk

noun

another name for marsh harrier (def. 2)

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