Montagu's Harrier

The Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu.

Read more about Montagu's Harrier:  Habitat, Food and Foraging Methods, Status and Distribution, Population Trends, Social Behaviour and Breeding, Migration, Conservation Issues

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