The first record of Montagu’s Harrier Circus pygargus (Aves: Accipitridae) in West Bengal, India
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One Montagu’s Harrier Circus pygargus subadult female was identified and photographed in December, 2019 in West Bengal, India. This is the first record from the state.
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