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Where to see African Marsh Harrier in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
African Marsh Harriers hunt remarkably close to the ground, using their low, buoyant flight to search through reeds and wet grass for prey.
Also known as: Moeraskuikendief, Afrika-moeraskuikendief, Marsh Harrier
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