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hen harrier
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈhen ˌhær.i.ər/ us /ˈhen ˌher.i.ɚ/
a bird of prey(= a bird that kills and eats small birds and animals) found in parts of Europe and Asia:
The numbers of black grouse have declined markedly and hen harriers are rare.
We gazed in admiration as the hen harriers circled slowly.
Fifty years ago, hen harriers were not uncommon in this county.
Birds particularly under threat include the red kite, white-tailed eagle, golden eagle and hen harrier.
In my opinion, the hen harrier is the most beautiful of all our native raptors.
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