Montagu's harrier

Montagu's harrier is a sleek, long-winged bird of prey that soars over open landscapes. It spends summers across Europe and Asia, then flies south to Africa and southern Asia for winter. This graceful hunter is named after George Montagu, a British scientist who studied wildlife.

• Glides low over fields and marshes to catch small animals by surprise.
• Travels thousands of miles between its summer and winter homes.
• Nests on the ground in wide, open spaces where it can spot danger.