Northern Harrier

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

  • ORDER: Accipitriformes
  • FAMILY: Accipitridae

These are the best pictures I have of a Northern Harrier. Very distinctive markings from below.

The northern harriers are the polygamists of the raptor world in that they will mate with up to 5 females, though usually 2. They must be good providers though because they provide most of the food to all their mates and offspring!

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