Distribution and Habitat
Eastern Marsh Harriers are generally migratory apart from the Papuan Harrier which is sedentary. The breeding range covers north-east China, Mongolia and south-east Siberia (as far west as Lake Baikal) with small numbers in northern Japan (HokkaidŠand northern Honshū). There is some overlap with Western Marsh Harrier around Lake Baikal and interbreeding has taken place.
The wintering range includes southern China, Taiwan, Korea, southern Japan, north-east India, Bangladesh and South-east Asia as far south as the Philippines, Borneo and Sumatra. Large numbers of birds migrate along the Chinese coast with thousands passing through sites like Beidaihe during the autumn.
Its preferred habitat is open country including marshland, paddy fields and grassland.
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