Circus aeruginosus. Harriers are slow fliers and have the ability to remain airborne at speeds of less than 32 km/h (20 mph). Flying at such slow speeds makes it easier for them to detect prey. Frogs make up a large component of the marsh harrier's diet, but they also feed on small mammals, reptiles, insects, eggs and nestlings. Marsh harriers are not very vocal, but when alarmed, they have a chattering kekekeke call.
Photographed this at Hasserghatta last weekend. It was quite a brief sighting, and it was a bit far off.
Canon 50D, 100-400mm L IS USM, ISO 200, f5.6, 1/400, hand held.
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