Spotted Harrier
Spotted Harrier
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The Spotted Harrier is a medium-sized raptor of Australia, distinctive for its elegant flight and mottled plumage. It hunts over open grasslands and woodlands.
Where to spot
Endemic to Australia, with populations also in New Guinea and Indonesia. It inhabits open grasslands, savannas, arid woodlands, and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look for its slender body, long wings held in a V-shape, and distinctive spotted plumage. Often seen flying low over fields or perched on fence posts. Listen for its whistled calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen soaring or quartering low over open areas in the morning and late afternoon. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Endemic to Australia, with populations also in New Guinea and Indonesia. It inhabits open grasslands, savannas, arid woodlands, and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look for its slender body, long wings held in a V-shape, and distinctive spotted plumage. Often seen flying low over fields or perched on fence posts. Listen for its whistled calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen soaring or quartering low over open areas in the morning and late afternoon. Observable year-round.
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Unlike other harriers which often prefer wetlands, the Spotted Harrier is a specialist of dry, open country, including grasslands and sparse woodlands, reflecting its unique hunting adaptations.
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