marsh hawk

American  

noun

1. northern harrier.

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marsh hawk British  

noun

1. another name for marsh harrier

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Etymology

Origin of marsh hawk

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

A marsh hawk could be seen in the mudflats by the river.

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2015

I watched a marsh hawk wheel down behind the barn.

From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan

Spring came early and with the first marsh hawk Brian was on the road, his eager youth crying out to the spring's hope and laughter.

From Kenny by Nuyttens, Joseph Pierre

Another buzzard, another marsh hawk, another yellow butterfly, and then a smaller one, darker, almost orange.

From A Florida Sketch-Book by Torrey, Bradford

Next a marsh hawk in brown plumage comes skimming over the grass.

From A Florida Sketch-Book by Torrey, Bradford