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Introduction
What the Northern Harrier Looks Like
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Northern Harrier
The length of the Northern Harrier is from 18.1 inches to 19.7 inches (46.0 cm to 50.0 cm).
The weight of the Northern Harrier is from 10.6 ounces to 26.5 ounces (300.5 grams to 751.3 grams).
The wingspan of the Northern Harrier is from 40.2 inches to 46.5 inches (102.1 cm to 118.1 cm).
Pictures of the Northern Harrier
Feeding Behavior of the Northern Harrier
Males typically hunt by flying lower and quicker than females while scanning the ground over fields.
may use sound to locate some prey.
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What the Northern Harrier Likes to Eat
The Northern Harrier feeds on the following:
- small mammals (voles, rats, small rabbits)
- birds (songbirds, flickers, doves, small ducks)
- large insects (grasshoppers)
- snakes
- lizards
- toads
- frogs
Where To Find the Northern Harrier
You can find the Northern Harrier in the following habitats:
- Marshes
- fields
- prairies