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Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

75
19 hours ago
Spotted
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.
steppekiekendief in een veld
steppekiekendief in een veld
Credits: Door Mprasannak - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54029307
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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Last spotted
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Simeon
Simeon
1 year ago
Pallid Harrier
Wolfheze, Gelderland
Spotted Pallid Harrier
Spotted Pallid Harrier
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