Marsh Hawk

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northern_Harrier
gptkb:hen_harrier
gptkbp:adult_plumage darker and more mottled
gptkbp:aircraft_operated long and narrow wings
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for mewing sound
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 7 eggs
gptkbp:color brown and white
sexual dimorphism present
varies with age and season
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Northern_Harrier
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:diet small mammals
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_flight low and gliding
gptkbp:fledging_period about 6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hunting from the air
prefers voles and mice
gptkbp:genus gptkb:carnival
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
North America and parts of Europe
prefers open habitats with cover.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marsh Hawk
gptkbp:hunting_technique early morning and late afternoon
open fields and marshes
uses low flight to surprise prey
gptkbp:impact habitat loss due to development
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30 days
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays and calls
gptkbp:migration up to 1,000 miles
migratory bird
tracked using satellite technology
moves south in winter
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
grasses and reeds
in tall grass or reeds
returns to same nesting site annually
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
raccoons and foxes
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species other harriers
gptkbp:reproduction lays 3-7 eggs
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological role
gptkbp:size 1.5 to 2.5 pounds
approximately 18-24 inches
gptkbp:species gptkb:Circus_cyaneus
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Circus_cyaneus_cyaneus
gptkb:Circus_cyaneus_hudsonius
gptkb:Circus_cyaneus_rufus
gptkbp:succeeded_by varies by environmental conditions
gptkbp:tail_type long and tapered tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls during courtship
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 3.5 feet
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States and Mexico