Western Marsh Harrier

Circus aeruginosus

The Western Marsh Harrier is a bird of prey found in wetland habitats across Europe and Asia. It is a medium-sized raptor with a wingspan of around 120-135 cm. The male has striking chestnut plumage with black wingtips, while the female is brown with a distinctive cream-colored head. This species is known for its graceful flight and impressive hunting skills, often seen gliding low over reedbeds in search of small mammals and birds. The Western Marsh Harrier is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with stable populations in many parts of its range.

Habitat: Wetland habitats

Western Marsh Harrier
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Western Marsh Harrier
Western Marsh Harrier
Western Marsh Harrier

Tours where you can spot this bird

One-Day Tunis Wetlands, Grasslands and Zaghouan Birding Trip
One-Day Tunis Wetlands, Grasslands and Zaghouan Birding Trip
Tunisia / Tunis Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private full-day birding route from Tunis through wetlands, grasslands and Zaghouan-area habitats for North African specialties and migran...

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Private Malta Birdwatching with Raymond Galea
Private Malta Birdwatching with Raymond Galea
Malta / Malta Private tour 0h

Flexible private birdwatching in Malta with experienced local birder, ringer and field ornithologist Raymond Galea....

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Private Two-Day Alicante Wetlands and Coast Birding Break
Private Two-Day Alicante Wetlands and Coast Birding Break
Spain / Alicante Private tour 2 days | 0h

A private two-day Alicante birding break combining wetland reserves, coastal birding and nearby rocky habitats....

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Private Northern Tuscany Coast Birding with Giorgio Paesani
Private Northern Tuscany Coast Birding with Giorgio Paesani
Italy / Livorno Private tour 1 day | 0h

Private birding along the northern Tuscany coastline with Giorgio Paesani, adapted to coastal wetlands, migration conditions and Mediterrane...

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Private Elba and Tuscan Archipelago Raptor Birding with Giorgio Paesani
Private Elba and Tuscan Archipelago Raptor Birding with Giorgio Paesani
Italy / Portoferraio Private tour 1 day | 0h

Private birding on Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago with Giorgio Paesani, focused on raptor migration, island habitats and Mediterranean bird...

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Kaziranga & Meghalaya Short Birding Tour
Kaziranga & Meghalaya Short Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 6 days | 0h

Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park - Shillong - Cherrapunji...

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Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
India / Bhuj Private tour 14 days | 0h

Ahmedabad - Velavadar - Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Great Rann of Kutch - Little Rann of Kutch - Ahmedabad...

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Fixed Departure Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
Fixed Departure Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
India / Bhuj Group tour 14 days | 0h

Ahmedabad - Velavadar - Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Great Rann of Kutch - Little Rann of Kutch - Ahmedabad...

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