Eastern Marsh Harrier

Circus spilonotus

Least Concern

The Eastern Marsh Harrier is a bird of prey of Old World forests, savannas, mountains, wetlands, and migration routes. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Accipitridae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Eastern Marsh Harrier Range — Resident or seasonal range in Old World forests, savannas, mountains, wetlands, and migration routes

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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