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When to see African Marsh Harrier in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
African Marsh Harrier are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is African Marsh Harrier's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for African Marsh Harrier in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads
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Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for African Marsh Harrier.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where African Marsh Harrier have actually been seen recently.
About the African Marsh Harrier
The African marsh harrier is a medium-sized bird of prey strongly associated with wetlands, marshes, reedbeds and flooded grasslands in sub-Saharan Africa. It has long wings and a relatively slender body and typically hunts by flying low over vegetation while searching for prey. Its diet includes small mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles and insects. It is particularly adapted to hunting around wetland vegetation and is often seen quartering slowly over reeds and marshes.
How to identify the African Marsh Harrier
Medium-sized harrier with long wings, a long tail and an owl-like facial appearance. Adults are dark brown above with contrasting pale or whitish underparts and barred wings and tail. Often seen flying low over marshes.
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