The swamp harrier is a large, tawny-brown bird of prey that occurs throughout New Zealand. It is an opportunistic hunter that searches for food by slowly quartering the ground with its large …

The swamp harrier (Circus approximans), also known as the Australasian marsh harrier or Australasian harrier, is a large, slim bird of prey widely distributed across Australasia. In New …

It can be easy to confuse a NZ falcon (kārearea) with a Swamp harrier (kāhu). At first glance they can appear similar, due to having a similar shape and colouring – but look a little closer and …

Kahu, the harrier hawk, Circus approximans, found in New Zealand Birds' bird gallery section, includes general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, where to find them and …

Kahu (Swamp Harrier) The swamp harrier is a large, tawny-brown bird of prey that occurs throughout New Zealand. It is an opportunistic hunter that searches for food by slowly …

The swamp harrier (Circus approximans), also known as the kāhu, harrier hawk or Australasian harrier, is a bird of the open country. It is often seen soaring and looking for prey, or eating …

The ‘kāhu’ swamp harrier is New Zealand’s largest bird of prey. This beautiful bird is most often seen lazily quartering over the open habitats that dominate modern day New Zealand. It is by …

Maori believed the kāhu was a noble bird, a chief amongst birds. Kāhu (swamp harrier or harrier hawk) are often seen as they soar on air currents above open countryside, eyes scanning the …

The Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans) also known as the Marsh Harrier, Australasian Harrier, Kāhu, Swamp-hawk or New Zealand Hawk is a large, slim bird of prey in the family …

Australasian harriers are the most common birds of prey in New Zealand. They are a familiar sight to many of us as they fly slowly along the roads looking for road kills. Australasian harriers …