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Eastern Marsh-Harrier (Circus spilonotus)
Size 48-56 cm (19-22 in). It is the largest harrier with broad wings and protruding head. This is a male
with dark upperparts with white fringes; head, neck and breast white with dark streaks; belly white, tail
pale grey. Face shows broad blackish mask.  Breeds throughout temperate Asia east to Japan;
wintering south to South and South-East Asia to Sumatra. In Malaysia it is a winter visitor
at low elevations south to Singapore. It is found in ricefields, inland freshwater swamps
and open country. Flies low over open country with short flaps interspersed by long
glides. Roost communally on the ground especially in harvested ricefields.