| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Medium-sized, slender harrier measuring 43–47 cm in length with a wingspan of 100–120 cm. Males are pale gray with black wing tips; females and juveniles are brown above with streaked underparts and a distinct white rump.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | A long-distance migrant that breeds across Europe, North Africa, and western to central Asia.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in Africa and South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of the Middle East. Common winter visitor to open grasslands and agricultural fields in India.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds from May to August. Nests are built on the ground in tall grass or cereal crops; clutch usually contains 3–5 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Open plains, grasslands, heathlands, and farmlands across temperate Europe and Asia. Prefers flat open terrain for nesting and hunting.
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| Habitat: | In winter, inhabits dry grasslands, scrublands, semi-arid plains, and cultivated areas. Often seen gliding low over fields in search of prey.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large insects. Hunts using slow, buoyant flight close to the ground, often at dawn and dusk.
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