Translation for 'harrier' from English to Italian

Eurasian marsh harrier

falco {m} di palude [Circus aeruginosus]orn.T

marsh harrier

falco {m} di paludeorn.T

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pallid harrier

albanella {f} pallida [Circus macrourus]orn.T

• The eastern marsh harrier ("Circus spilonotus") is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers.
• Among birds, sandgrouse and larks are seen in fair numbers. According to Roger Geoffrey Clarke, the British harrier-expert, the harrier roost found at the park is one of the largest in the world.
• "Ring-tail" is an informal term used by birders for the juveniles and females of several harrier species when seen in the field and not identifiable to an exact species.
• Raptors like shikra, black-winged kite, black kite, red-necked falcon, marsh harrier, Montague's harrier and booted eagle can also be seen here.
• Inverted Harrier The same as the above, just inverted. Most capable pilots find this easier than a standard harrier due to the wing being above the center of gravity rather than below it.

• When compared to extant species of the genus "Circus", the wood harrier was a small harrier.
• Later harrier blood was introduced. In 1919 a Windemere Harrier "Cracker" was introduced, in 1922 further harrier blood was introduced from Lancashire packs and in 1928 a harrier "Beware" sired a litter that was to become dominant in hound trailing.