Northern harrier
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The northern harrier, also known as the marsh hawk or ring-tailed hawk, is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere in Canada and the northernmost United Stat
Circus hudsonius, male perched, Berkeley, California
Northern Harrier
Juvenile flying at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, USA
Female in flight at the Llano Seco Unit of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex in California
Short-eared owl
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The short-eared owl is a widespread grassland species in the family Strigidae. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These
Northern harrier
…are also predated regularly, especially by great horned owls. Both parents attack potential predators with alarm calls and striking with talons. Short-eared owls are natural competitors of this species that favor the same prey and habitat, as well as having a similarly broad distribution. Occasionally, both…
Short Eared Owl on the Ground
In flight
Short-eared owl in its habitat. Note the choice of short, shady trees to roost under.
Egg, Collection Museum Wiesbaden