pallid harrier
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Pallid harriers (Circus macrourus) inhabit grassland associated with floodplains or open pans, usually singly or in scattered groups. Often seen roosting in grass with Montagu's harrier.
Distribution: Scattered populations around north and central Namibia including Etosha National Park and the Caprivi.
Diet: Eats mostly insects such as locusts, beetles, grasshoppers as well as lizards, birds and small mammals.
Description: Medium-sized raptor with long wings. Macrourus is Latin for 'long-tailed'. Other features include an owl-like facial ruff, silvery-grey upper body and yellow feet and legs. Often confused with Montagu's harrier which has more black in the wing primaries.
Breeding: Breeds Palearctic.
Size: 48cm. Weight: 440g.
Ostrich Self Drive
3 Days - A Sossusvlei trip including guided nature drives & visits to the dunes as well as a balloon safari
Dune Lark Self Drive
3 Days - NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful desert areas in Namibia - this fully inclusive trip visits this scenic area
Damara Tern Self Drive
3 Days - Swakopmund on the Namibian coast is the destination of this self drive tour
Red-Knobbed Coot Fly Drive Safari
12 Days - Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha & Ongava Reserves, Okonjima
