English

northern harrier

Arapaho

1. cecnóúhuu ; 2. hééyei be’éíh ; 3. hééyei nookéíh

Translation of the Arapaho

1. ‘winter hawk’; 2. ‘red hawk’ (female) ; 3.‘white hawk’ (male)

Location

during the summer, these hawks hunt over open, moist fields and wetlands. In winter they can be found almost anywhere in open areas.

 

Northern Harriers and the Arapaho

The first word is also used for Rough-legged Hawks, and has perhaps been extended to Northern Harriers, which have a somewhat similar hunting style - often hovering or flying low over fields with a rocking motion. The second pair of words was provided by Mark Soldierwolf. Harriers are in Wyoming year-round, though more common in winter.