northern-harrier

northern harrier

noun
a hawk of North America and Europe, Circus cyaneus, that frequents marshes and meadows.
Also called marsh hawk; British, hen harrier.
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northern harrier

noun
common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land [syn: marsh hawk] 
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