marsh harrier

/mɑrʃ ˌhɛriər/
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Definitions of marsh harrier
  1. noun
    Old World harrier frequenting marshy regions
    synonyms: Circus Aeruginosus
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    type of:
    harrier
    hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals
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