A Closer Look at the Harrier Gliding Through the Marshes and grasslands

Harriers are a group of birds of prey that are found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

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The Harrier Bird is a type of hawk that is known for its distinct hovering flight and its preference for hunting in wetlands and marshes.

They are medium-sized birds, with adults reaching up to 22 inches in length and weighing up to 2.5 pounds.

They have a slender build, long wings, and a long tail, which gives them a distinctive appearance.

Harriers are known for their low, slow flight and for hunting small mammals and birds by quartering over open fields or marshes.

They are diurnal birds, which means they are active during the day and are most active during early morning and late afternoon.

Harriers are threatened by habitat loss, pesticides and hunting.

They have a unique hunting method which is known as quartering, where they fly low over fields and marshes looking for prey.

Harriers are considered as important indicators of the ecological health of grasslands and wetlands.