North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Western Marsh Harrier
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: WMHA (5)
Busard des roseaux
Circus aeruginosus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat and Pictures of North American Harriers
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22" 55cm | 51" 130cm | 28oz 800g | Accipitridae | Circus aeruginosus |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Western Marsh Harrier is a native harrier to Eurasia. This bird of prey is common throughout the continents of Europe and Asia. Often seen gliding over different habitats, such as marshes, agricultural fields and pastures. It is known by its flight style, where it is facing directly down on to the landscape below. It was seen on a few occasions in some Eastern US States and is a recognized vagrant.
Reference to Other Bird Site:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.