Kahu, The Harrier Hawk (Circus approximans)
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New Zealand Birds | Birds | Gallery | Kahu, the harrier hawk, Circus approximans Summer or winter, Kahu, the harrier hawk, can be seen drifting over the countryside looking for something likely to eat. The hawks soar over the country in wide circles with a slow steady flight, remaining on the wing for hours without apparent fatigue. They fly slowly into the wind, alternately gliding and flapping their wings as they quarter the open country. They always look as if they do not have a care in the world although they are frequently harried by other birds. Magpies and spur winged plovers especially give them a hard time whether or not it is the breeding season. Indeed the well known ornithologist, WRB Oliver, reports that harrier hawks have been killed by magpies. I have certainly seen them forced to turn upside in flight to ward off a persistently aggressive spur winged plover.
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| Description: | harrier hawk, Circus approximans, found in New Zealand Birds' bird gallery section, includes general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, where to find them and other useful and interesting information. The bird gallery links to in-depth descriptions of most New Zealand birds. |
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