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Platform of reed stems over water within thick reed
beds.
Hunts the reed beds for small birds, mammals and amphibians
The Marsh harrier was hunted to extinction in
the United Kingdom. After being reintroduced
from other regions, its population has steadily increased.
Male: grey wings and tail with black wing tips.
Female: light brown head, dark brown plumage,
wing has a cream
patch.
47-57cm.
115-140cm.
April - June. 1 brood.
4 - 5
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