Northern
Harrier
(Circus cyaneus)
| Northern
Harrier Information Length: 16 - 24" Habitat: In the Northeast: Freshwater marshes, saltwater marshes, wet meadows, sloughs, swamps, open fields. |
 Photo © David Blevins |
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| Requires open country for hunting. | Click to enlarge | |||
| Diet:
Mostly small mammals such as voles, mice, shrews; also small rabbits; small birds, reptiles, amphibians, large insects. |
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 Identification
tips for the Northern Harrier |
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| Range
Maps: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |||
| Additional
photos and information: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Photos, description, similar species, sound, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Peter LaTourrette's Bird Photo Gallery Photos of Northern Harrier (male and female). |
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