Birds of Peru - Circus

Harriers (genus Circus) are medium to large hawks with circular disc shaped faces used for enhanced hearing. Harriers glide beautifully over open areas looking and listening for prey. Wings form a 'V' when soaring.


Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) Male Mendoza, Argentina Note white underwing, and grey chest, back, and back of wings of male.
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Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) Male Mendoza, Argentina
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Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) Female Mendoza, Argentina
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Male is cinereous. Note rufous barring and white rump on both sexes. Found in marshes with tall reeds.
Male in flight from above.
In typical habitat.

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