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Long-legged medium-sized raptor with long narrow wings.
VIC: Vulnerable
Indigenous: Jardine's Harrier, Spotted Swamphawk, Allied Harrier
At a glance
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen country, coast, woodland edge, river corridors, and thermal-rich skies over fields or ridgelines.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from May to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Frank Lambert
Range map
Range map
7103visible hotspots
36091visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Flies low at slow speeds over open habitats. Often perches on fence-posts. Occurs in drier habitats than Swamp Harrier.
Behavior
Adult has chestnut underparts with striking white spots; immature streaked below.
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