The Montagu’s harrier is a slender and elegant bird of prey, characterized by gray-blue plumage in adult males and streaked brown plumage in females and juveniles. It feeds mainly on small mammals and birds, which it captures with skillful aerial maneuvers. It prefers open habitats such as grasslands and cultivated fields, where it can easily find prey. In the spring, it builds nests well hidden among low vegetation. An interesting fact is its aerial dance: during courtship, the pair may perform spectacular acrobatic flights.