Northern Harrier - Accipitridae Circus cyaneus
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Harrier - Wings on the down beat

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Juvenile Male Northern Harrier

Juvenile Male Northern Harrier







Photo Details
February 18, 2007 - Antelope Island  Causeway, Davis County, Utah
1.  Harrier on the downbeat

2.  February 17, 2012 - Antelope Island

January 3, 2005 - Antelope Island Causeway, Davis County, Utah 
3. Underwing pattern
2. Overwing  pattern
4.  January 3, 2005 - Antelope Island Causeway, Davis County, Utah 
© NJDavis


Description
Juvenile Male...Iris color changes from pale brown or pale gray to pale yellow by late fall to mid-winter. Dark brown head and neck. Pale spectacles around eyes and pale auricular disk rim. Medium tawny-orange underparts with brown streaking on breast and flanks.White uppertail coverts.


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