The Northern Harrier is also known as the Marsh Hawk. Their body length is 16.5 inches and their wingspan is 42 inches. They have a short, dark, hooked beak to eat their prey, mostly small rodents.          

    An adult bird has a dark gray head, pale gray body which is a lighter color underneath.  The tail has dark bars on it.          

    They often soar low over the marsh looking for food.