StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height60 cm
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"Unlike most harriers, Spotted Harriers build their nests high in trees rather than on the ground."
Field Guide
Spotted Harrier
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The Spotted Harrier (*Circus assimilis*) is a slim, medium-sized bird of prey found across much of mainland Australia. This raptor is well known for its graceful, low flight as it glides over open grasslands and woodlands in search of food. Its long legs, narrow wings, and unique plumage make it one of the more easily recognised birds of prey in open country.
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