Western Marsh-harrier
Circus aeruginosus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
81.1 cm
Weight
681.25 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 81.1 cm | 31.9 in |
| Weight | 681.25 g | 24.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Western Marsh-harrier endangered?
The Western Marsh-harrier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Marsh-harrier nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 31-38 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Western Marsh-harrier?
The Western Marsh-harrier has a wingspan of 81.1 cm, weight of 681.25 g.
What order and family does the Western Marsh-harrier belong to?
The Western Marsh-harrier (Circus aeruginosus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
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Least Concern
American Goshawk
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Not Evaluated
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