Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
70.5 cm
Weight
442.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.5 cm and a weight of 442 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.5 cm | 27.8 in |
| Weight | 442.0 g | 15.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 29-38 days.
Clutch Size
1-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus cyaneus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة الدجاج |
| Chinese | 白尾鹞 |
| French | Busard Saint-Martin |
| German | Kornweihe |
| Japanese | ハイイロチュウヒ |
| Korean | 잿빛개구리매 |
| Portuguese | Tartaranhão-azulado |
| Russian | Полевой лунь |
| Spanish | aguilucho pálido |
| Thai | เหยี่ยวทุ่งแถบเหนือ |
| Turkish | Gökçe tuygun |
Distribution
Hen Harrier has been recorded in 9 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hen Harrier endangered?
The Hen Harrier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hen Harrier nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 29-38 days.
How big is the Hen Harrier?
The Hen Harrier has a wingspan of 70.5 cm, weight of 442.0 g.
What order and family does the Hen Harrier belong to?
The Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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