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Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

About the Northern Harrier

The northern harrier or marsh hawk (Circus hudsonius or Circus cyaneus hudsonius) is a bird of prey.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 61,096 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Northern Harrier?

The scientific name of the Northern Harrier is Circus hudsonius.

How many Northern Harrier sightings have been recorded?

61,096 observations of the Northern Harrier have been recorded on iNaturalist.

61,096 observations on iNaturalist
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