Pallid Harrier

2 months ago door Dennis Versteeg

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The Pallid Harrier is a slender, long-winged raptor noted for its extremely buoyant and graceful flight. It breeds across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, undertaking long migrations to wintering grounds further south.

Where to spot

Breeds in steppes, grasslands, and open plains across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Winters primarily in parts of the Middle East, Africa, and India.

How to spot

Look for its very light, buoyant flight, often with wings held in a shallow V. Males are very pale grey with black wedge-shaped wingtips; females and juveniles are browner with a distinctive dark patch under the primary tips.

When to spot

Best observed during spring and autumn migration when they pass through various regions. During the breeding season (summer), they can be found in their core range.

Where to spot

Breeds in steppes, grasslands, and open plains across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Winters primarily in parts of the Middle East, Africa, and India.

How to spot

When to spot

Best observed during spring and autumn migration when they pass through various regions. During the breeding season (summer), they can be found in their core range.

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This species is a long-distance migrant, with individuals traveling thousands of kilometers from their breeding grounds to their wintering areas in Africa and India, showcasing incredible endurance.

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