Circus Pygargus (Noun)
Meaning
Brownish European harrier.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The circus pygargus, commonly known as the Montagu's harrier, is a brownish-colored European bird of prey species.
- Circus pygargus is one of the smaller European harriers with a distinctive pale underside.
- Studies have shown that the circus pygargus tends to build their nests on the ground in tall vegetation.
- Circus pygargus is a monogamous species with the female taking care of the young, while the male provides food.
- Habitat loss has led to a decline in the population of circus pygargus in Western Europe.