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marsh hawk

 

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Noun marsh hawk has 1 sense
  1. marsh hawk, northern harrier, hen harrier, Circus cyaneus - common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land
    --1 is a kind of harrier
    --1 is a member of Circus, genus Circus

Definitions from the Web

Marsh Hawk

Description:

A marsh hawk, also known as a northern harrier, is a bird of prey belonging to the hawk family. It is mainly found in marshy and open areas, and is recognized for its distinctive flight pattern and hunting behavior.

Senses:

Noun - Bird:

A marsh hawk, also called northern harrier, is a medium-sized raptor with a slender body, long wings, and a distinct white rump patch. It is known for its low-flying and gliding hunting technique.

Example sentence:

The marsh hawk gracefully skimmed over the reed-filled marsh, searching for prey.

Noun - Popular:

Marsh hawk can be used as a popular term for a person who dominates or excels in a particular field or domain.

Example sentence:

John is the marsh hawk of the basketball court, making impressive shots and steals.

Noun - Local:

In some regions, marsh hawk may refer to a locally important plant species found in marshlands.

Example sentence:

The delicate blooms of the marsh hawk provide a charming display along the edges of the wetlands.

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