Bird of prey in Hertfordshire -- a Harrier I think

A bird of prey gliding over a field of crops in East Hertfordshire, then casually swooping-down to the ground. Can anybody identify which species of bird this is? There's a good view under the wings at 0:13.

Buzzards are the most common birds of prey in the UK. However, this does look rather like a Harrier. If so, what type of Harrier is this? Bird identification can be tricky, with significant diversity within species -- between adult and juvenile birdsand between male and female birds.

(So far one birdwatcher on Facebook has identified this as a Harrier, and another specifically as a Pallid Harrier.)

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[TheThebounty]

ow i read the "show more" bit after and no its definately not any species of harrier........its 100% common buzzard

[TheThebounty]

its a common buzzard and theres no need to be afraid, ow and its a boeing 777

[joannamariner1]

its a common buzzard im afraid...

[ricardodachef]

it looks like a hawk