marsh hawk

American  

noun

1. northern harrier.

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marsh hawk British  

noun

1. another name for marsh harrier

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Etymology

Origin of marsh hawk

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

A marsh hawk could be seen in the mudflats by the river.

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2015

I watched a marsh hawk wheel down behind the barn.

From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan

Next a marsh hawk in brown plumage comes skimming over the grass.

From A Florida Sketch-Book by Torrey, Bradford

Another buzzard, another marsh hawk, another yellow butterfly, and then a smaller one, darker, almost orange.

From A Florida Sketch-Book by Torrey, Bradford

And in the crystal clear air overhead, swept clean of all city soot, soared a marsh hawk or two and an osprey.

From Old Plymouth Trails by Packard, Winthrop