The adult has a blue-gray back, while the chest and belly.

Harriers also have a facial disk, much like an owl.

The northern harrier is a common migrant and uncommon winter and summer resident in Illinois.

The underside of the wing has a dark tip. .

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Swainson's hawk.

. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Natural Heritage database includes probable or confirmed nesting records of Northern Harriers from 6 locations in 6 counties (and evidence of possible nesting from two additional sites in 2 counties) from 1997-2006. The back and wing feathers are gray, while the feathers on the lower side of the body are white with thin bars.

The northern saw-whet owl is an uncommon to rare migrant and winter resident in the southern two-thirds of Illinois.

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The northern harrier is a common migrant and uncommon winter and summer resident in Illinois.

Its crown and cheek feathers are gray-black. Northern harrier, Circus cyaneus.

This large hawk has a long tail and rounded wings. northern harrier.

Formerly considered conspecific with C.
Dec 20, 2019 · A hunting Northern harrier spreads its tail feathers slowing down quickly to catch the prey below.
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This slim, longed-tailed Hawk can be seen gliding low over grassland or marshes. Human-related threats to urban raptors. 7 in (46-50 cm) Weight: 10.

. . . It flies near the ground, gliding over an open field or marsh looking for food. .

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It is often seen perching on wires and in tree tops, particularly along roads. The slim hawk is listed as endangered in Illinois, where it can be found in marshes, prairies, and farm fields.

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