Circus hudsonius
Marshes and open fields. A low-flying hawk with a white rump.
What does a northern harrier look like?
A low-flying hawk with a white rump.
What sign does it leave?
No useful track.
Droppings
Whitewash at a marsh roost is easy to miss. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Marshes and open fields.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a red-tailed hawk. All animal identification pages.