northern+harrier




 * Also known as the American Harrier or the Marsh Hawk
 * Has a white rump patch
 * Long, narrow wings
 * Adult males are gray and have black wing tips
 * Adult females are dark brown and black wing tips
 * Migrates alone
 * Flight pattern: Flap, glide
 * Sometimes rocks in flight like the Turkey Vulture
 * Will migrate in light rain or snow

Cornell Lab Facts Northern Harrier facts
 * Wingspan is 3 1/2 to 4 feet
 * Length is 1 1/2 to 2 feet
 * 1.3 lbs
 * 67 year annual average: 228
 * 1992-2001 average: 243
 * Record year: 475 in 1980
 * Most likely to see in late October


 * Owl-like face as you can see in the picture




 * Holds wings in slight V shape




 * Was a bird affected by DDT
 * Still affected by DDT today

Northern Harrier perched