NATIVE BIRDS 195 
XV.—NATIVE BIRDS. 
Part II. 
The Harrier (Kahu). 
The Harrier, better known ‘as the “ Hawk,” belongs to 
the order known as raptores, or birds of prey. In the 
low open country in most districts he is constantly seen 
flying with lazy pinions near the ground, or soaring into 
the air. 
Fig. 119.—Harrier. 
The body is long, light, and muscular, and, when the 
feathers have been removed, one is surprised at its small 
size. The upper part of the back is reddish brown in 
colour, whilst the part over the tail is a very light grey 
with a reddish bar near the tip of each feather. The tail 
is silver grey marked with brown bars, and the breast is 
