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: National Wildlife Federation Photo of Northern Harrier, song (sound file), description, voice, habitat, nesting, and range of this bird. Peter LaTourrette's Bird Photo Gallery Photos of Northern Harrier (male and female). |
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