North American Wildlife --- Northern Harrier Hawk, an in-flight compilation

The Northern Harrier Hawk is a medium sized bird-of-prey with a range that extends from Alaska down to the northern part of South America. It flies low in order to surprise & ambush its prey, unlike a lot of other raptors which prefer to spot prey by circling high above. Harriers hold their wings in a slight dihedral (a shallow V) when flying. They have an owl-like facial disk & a white rump-patch. Their preferred habitats are wide-open spaces that can range from Arctic tundra to prairies, fields, & marshes. Their prey usually consists of small animals, but they're capable of bringing down larger prey like rabbits & ducks.