Montagu's Harrier
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    Montagu's Harrier

    Circus pygargus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.37 kg

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    Montagu's harrier is a species of harrier, a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It breeds in large open areas in the Palearctic and is migratory, wintering in Africa, the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Montagu's Harrier. Sightings recorded in 68 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Murchison Aswa Falls ConservancyNorthern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda
    Rare
    Murchison Falls National ParkNorthern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda
    Rare
    South Asia
    Blackbuck National Park VelavadarWestern Arid & Semi-Arid Lands, India
    Rare
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