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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Swamp Harrier , Marsh Harrier Circus approximans | |
| Bird Family : | "Hawks" Accipitridae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 61cm. Eats mammals, birds and reptiles. Has an owl like face, which indicates that it uses sound to hunt for it's prey. Has a spectacular,diving coutship display,with a loud ' kee-a ' call. Nest is made by trampling long grass |
| Typical Habitat : | Swamps, tall grass, reeds and rushes. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. More common during the dry season (March-September), avoiding the southern winter. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (16) .. observations (21) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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