Marsh hawk Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land
    northern harrier; hen harrier; Circus cyaneus.

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Definitions
  1. . (Zoöl.) (a) A hawk or harrier (Circus cyaneus), native of both America and Europe. The adults are bluish slate above, with a white rump. Called also hen harrier, and mouse hawk. (b) The marsh harrier.

Webster 1913