Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Montagu's Harrier
Scientific Name:
Circus pygargus
Length:
45cm
Wingspan (mm):
112cm
Weight:
270 / 380g Did You Know?
This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects this harrier from nest destruction, killing or injuring but also disturbance while breeding.