Circus approximans

Swamp Harrier at Rendezvous Creek, ACT

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Circus approximans ChrisDavey 6 Mar 2019
Circus approximans ArcherCallaway 20 Feb 2019
Aquila audax KShort 17 Feb 2019

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4 comments

   17 Feb 2019
This looks like the same bird as: Unidentified on 16 Feb 2019
   21 Feb 2019
Tentative suggestion based on location and what I can make out of the underwing. The tail looks different to the bird natureguy refers to?
   21 Feb 2019
Yes I also thought that this was the other possibility.
   7 Mar 2019
I will go with Swamp Harrier but only because of the pale underwing primaries. Chris

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 16 Feb 2019 10:16 AM Recorded on
  • KShort Recorded by

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Species information

  • Circus approximans Scientific name
  • Swamp Harrier Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1454m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • Nesting site

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