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Marsh hawk (Circus cyaneus)

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northern harrier

bird

Also known as: Circus cyaneus, hen harrier, marsh hawk

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Also called:: marsh hawk

northern harrier, (Circus cyaneus), common name for the best-known harrier species.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.