Western Marsh Harrier

Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.

Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.

Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.

An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.

This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.

Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.

Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.

Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.