Pied Harrier
Photo © Afsar Nayakkan
Photo © Afsar Nayakkan — CC BY 4.0 — Source: iNaturalist #102987661The pied harrier (Circus melanoleucos) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, named for the male's distinctive white and black colouration. It is a migratory bird endemic to Asia, ranging roughly from southern Siberia to the Philippines. They are primarily solitary although will sometimes form loose groups. They mostly live in open country and eat small mammals. == Description == The pied harrier is a medium-sized raptor. They measure 41-49cm (16 – 19 in) from the end of the tail to tip of the beak. Adult males weigh 265–325g, while adult females weigh 390–455g. They perch on reeds, posts, or on the ground, rarely on trees. Their wings reach far down their tail but not past the tip. The male is black on the head, neck, back, breast, and primary flight feathers, and white on the forewing, rump, and the rest of its underparts. It has striking yellow eyes. The female is similar looking to that of Montagu's harrier. It is generally dark brown above and pale brown to white below with dark streaking, and a small white rump. Unlike the male, it generally has brown eyes. The juvenile pied harrier resembles a juvenile Montagu's harrier. It Is…
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