Harriers are birds of prey, related to hawks, eagles, and kites. They fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt or harry (bother) small animals or birds. Typical harriers have long wings that they hold in a shallow V in their low flight. They also have distinct male and female plumages. The female is generally larger than the male. Harriers hunt other birds, hares, rabbits, rats, mice, lizards, frogs, fish, and insects. Because they rely heavily on material already dead (carrion), harriers are often killed by cars as they feed on roadsides.
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- Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre: Swamp Harrier Tells what this New Zealand raptor eats, where it nests, why it's protected and hear its call.
- Northern Harrier Discusses habitat, life expectancy, and food. Learn how to identify these raptors, why they are endangered, where they are protected, and what can be done to help.
- Northern Harrier Explains where they live and their habitat, what they eat, how they hunt, and interesting facts. See photos and take a quiz. From The Peregrine Fund.
- Northern Harrier Texas Parks and Wildlife tells why they are like an owl, how many mates they have, what habitat they prefer, and where they live.
- RSPB: Hen Harrier Learn where they live, what they eat, when to see them in the UK and why hunters don't like them. Hear their call and watch videos from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.