Pallid Harrier

Circus macrourus

The Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) is a bird of prey known for its graceful flight and striking appearance. This medium-sized raptor has long, slender wings and a distinctive pale plumage that aids in its camouflage in open grassland and marshland habitats. It is known for its agile hunting behavior, preying on small mammals, birds, and insects. The Pallid Harrier is a migratory species, breeding in the grasslands of eastern Europe and Asia and wintering in Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and hunting, conservation efforts are being made to protect its breeding and wintering grounds.

Habitat: Open grassland and marshland