Montagu's harrier
/ (ˈmɒntəˌɡjuːz) /
noun
a brownish European bird of prey, Circus pygargus, with long narrow wings and a long tail: family Accipitridae (hawks, harriers, etc)
Origin of Montagu's harrier
1C19: named after Col. George Montagu (1751–1815), British naturalist
Words Nearby Montagu's harrier
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