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northern harrier

 

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Noun northern harrier has 1 sense
  1. marsh hawk, northern harrier, hen harrier, Circus cyaneus - common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land
    --1 is a kind of harrier
    --1 is a member of Circus, genus Circus

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Northern Harrier

Definition: The Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) is a medium-sized bird of prey found in North America. It is well-known for its distinctive hunting behavior and unique appearance.

  1. Noun:
    • A type of bird of prey with long wings, a long tail, and a distinctive white rump patch, mainly found in Northern America.
    • Example sentence: The Northern Harrier swooped gracefully over the marshlands in search of its prey.
  2. Adjective:
    • Relating to or typical of the Northern Harrier.
    • Example sentence: The local birdwatchers were excited to spot a pair of northern harrier nests near the lake.
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