Montagu's Harrier

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The Montagu's Harrier is a rare breeding bird in western Europe. In winter, it makes a long journey crossing the Sahara.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_pygargus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/913085/maps

Scientific name:

Circus pygargus

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Crow

Birdtype:

birds of prey

Main colour:

Light grey

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Hooked

Crown colour:

Light grey

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Light grey,

White

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

Light grey

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

Black

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Yellow

Leg shape:

Bird of prey

Tail colour:

Light grey

Tail shape:

Square long

Looks like

Hen Harrier

Read more about Hen Harrier

The Montagu's Harrier has slender wings and a black stripe on it. The Hen Harrier has plain lightgrey wings with a black tip at the end.