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Marsh Hawk

Scientific Name: Circus cyaneus Family: Accipitridae Order: Falconiformes
Size: 17-24 inches. Range: "Throughout U.S., north to Alaska in summer" Habitat: "Marshes, fields."
Comments: Also known as Northern Harrier

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Photo 1 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2007-01-21

Adult female - note strong barring on secondaries.


Photo 2 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2007-01-21

Adult male - mainly white underneath.


Photo 3 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2004-12-06


Photo 4 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2004-12-06


Photo 5 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2006-02-12


Photo 6 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2006-09-04


Photo 7 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2007-01-21


Photo 8 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2004-12-06


Photo 9 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2007-02-14


Photo 10 of 10.   Location: Don Edwards.   Date: 2004-11-13

"Lousy photo, but you can see the distinguishable white rump."