The Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus

Features

The western marsh harrier is a bird of prey. The males of this bird species have brown bodies, while the females and chicks have brighter heads.

Species	Bird
Living space	Lake, Rivers, Swamp
Size	48 - 56 cm
Weight	700 grams

Description

These lean birds with their narrow wings and long tails are seen as cumbersome and sway characteristicly in the air. They mostly hang around lower air layers, where they often slide above the rush with their wings raised above a horizontal line. The western marsh harrier makes its home in wetlands and the banks of rivers and lakes that are overgrown with reeds. They feed on reptiles, amphibians, fish, as well as small rodents and birds. They nest once a year in April and May in shallow nests on the ground.