Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Least Concern

The Hen Harrier is a bird of prey of Europe, western and central Asia, North Africa, and seasonal wintering regions. 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

Hen Harrier Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, western and central Asia, North Africa, and seasonal wintering regions

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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