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Harrier
| Harriers | |
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| western marsh harrier | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Accipitriformes |
| Family: | Accipitridae |
| Subfamily: | Circinae |
| Genera | |
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Circus | |
Harriers are species of diurnal hawks. They are birds of prey.[1] Harriers usually hunt by flying low over open ground, feeding on small mammals, reptiles, or birds. The young of the species are sometimes referred to as ring-tail harriers.
- ↑ Ferguson-Lees C. et al. 1999. Raptors of the World. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-8026-1
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