Hen Harrier (Busard Saint-Martin)

Birds > Harriers - by Provence Beyond

Circus cyaneus 43-51 cm

The male Hen Harrier is pale grey and has black wing-tips. Differences from the Montagu's Harrier: larger; prominent white rump.

Found in coastal marshes (like the Camargue), dunes and open grassy plains.

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