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Spotted Harrier: spottedharrier ::
Spotted Harrier
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Spotted Harrier
Size: 50-60cm
Habitat: Found through out the Australian mainland this raptor frequents grassland, farmland and swamplands. Hunts by flying low over areas in search of prey, eats small mammals, reptiles and ground birds.
Notes: Head, chest and belly brown with white spots, upper parts blue/grey, tail barred black and white, legs yellow. Breeds Winter-Spring.
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