Montagu's harrier  (Circus pygargus)

Species information

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Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

Glossary

  • Polygyny: in animals, a pattern of mating in which a male has more than one female partner.

References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (November 2001): http://quin.unep-wcmc.org/
  2. Hawk Conservancy www.hawk-conservancy.org
  3. Battern, L. A., Bibby, C. J., Clement, P., Elliott, G. D. and Porter, R.F. (1990) Red Data Birds in Britain. T & A.D. Poyser, London.
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