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Northern Harrier Description: This large slender bird of prey can be identified by its noticeable white rump patch. Males are pale gray, and females are brown. They have unique facial disks similar to an owl's. Diet: Variety of large insects, frogs, toads, lizards, small snakes, mammals and birds; will also feed on carrion Reproduction: Clutch size varies from 3 - 6 eggs. Female incubates eggs for about a month; male brings food. Young fly at about 30 - 35 days. Interesting and Unique: Year round resident of Southwest Idaho. Nests on the ground. Flies low when hunting, captures prey on ground. |
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