Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)

Northern Harrier, a reference photo — Photo: Becky Matsubara from El Sobrante, California · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The northern harrier (Circus hudsonius), 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 States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Northern Harrier being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Circus cyaneus
Circus cinereus
Circus approximans
Circus maillardi

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Circus
Species: Circus hudsonius

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