marsh harrier

marsh harrier

n 1. (Animals) a European harrier, Circus aeruginosus, that frequents marshy regions 2. (Animals) Also: marsh hawk US and Canadian a common harrier, Circus cyaneus, that flies over fields and marshes and nests in marshes and open land. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): hen harrier

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Noun

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marsh harrier - Old World harrier frequenting marshy regionsCircus Aeruginosusgenus Circus, Circus - a genus of haws comprising the harriersharrier - hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals

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