northern harrier

marsh hawkMarsh hawk, also called hen harrier or northern harrier (Circus cyaneus).

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

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
Citation Information
Article Title: northern harrier
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 10 June 2020
Access Date: March 14, 2025