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Montagu's harrier

British  
/ ˈmɒntəˌɡjuːz /

noun

  1. a brownish European bird of prey, Circus pygargus, with long narrow wings and a long tail: family Accipitridae (hawks, harriers, etc)

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Etymology

Origin of Montagu's harrier

C19: named after Col. George Montagu (1751–1815), British naturalist

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From this one small mancha the dogs put out, besides the lynx, several partridge and rabbits, a Montagu's harrier, and a pair of mallards!

From Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Buck, Walter J.

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