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Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus Royalty Free Stock Photo

The marsh harriers are birds of prey of the harrier subfamily. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. Most of them are associated with marshland and dense reedbeds. They are found almost worldwide, excluding only the Americas. Until recently two species were generally recognized: the Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus and the African Marsh Harrier C. ranivorus. The Marsh Harrier is now usually split into several species, sometimes as many as six.