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Princeton's WordNet

  1. marsh harrier, Circus Aeruginosusnoun

    Old World harrier frequenting marshy regions

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  1. marsh harriernoun

    Any of several related raptors, of the species Circus, which inhabit swampy ground.

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  1. marsh harrier

    A marsh harrier is a type of bird of prey from the harrier family. It typically resides and nests in marshes and other wetlands, hunting for small birds, mammals, insects and reptiles. This bird has long, broad wings and a long tail, with sexes being distinguishable due to their distinct plumage. Male marsh harriers are usually grey with black wingtips, while females and juveniles are brown. These birds are known for their unique flight pattern, hovering low over marshes and reed beds.

Wikidata

  1. Marsh Harrier

    The marsh harriers are birds of prey of the harrier subfamily. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. Most of them are associated with marshland and dense reedbeds. They are found almost worldwide, excluding only the Americas. Until recently two species were generally recognized: the Marsh Harrier and the African Marsh Harrier. The Marsh Harrier is now usually split into several species, sometimes as many as six. These are the Western Marsh Harrier, Eastern Marsh Harrier, Papuan Harrier, Swamp Harrier, Réunion Harrier and Madagascar Marsh Harrier.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of marsh harrier in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of marsh harrier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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