Western Marsh-harrier
Circus aeruginosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-aeruginosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Marsh-harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 81.1 cm and a weight of 681.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 81.1 cm | 31.9 in |
| Weight | 681.25 g | 24.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 31-38 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Clutch Size
2-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus aeruginosus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة المستنقعات الغربية |
| Chinese | 白头鹞 |
| French | Busard des roseaux |
| German | Rohrweihe |
| Indonesian | elang-rawa katak |
| Japanese | ヨーロッパチュウヒ |
| Korean | 서부 습지 해리어 |
| Portuguese | Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis |
| Russian | болотный лунь |
| Spanish | aguilucho lagunero occidental |
| Turkish | Kızıl tuygun |
Distribution
Western Marsh-harrier has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family