Pallid Harrier
Circus macrourus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
70.2 cm
Weight
400.75 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.2 cm and a weight of 400.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.2 cm | 27.6 in |
| Weight | 400.75 g | 14.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-30 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus macrourus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة باهتة |
| Chinese | 草原鹞 |
| French | Busard pâle |
| German | Steppenweihe |
| Hindi | पीला गिरगिटमार |
| Japanese | ウスハイイロチュウヒ |
| Portuguese | Tartaranhão-rabilongo |
| Russian | Степной лунь |
| Spanish | aguilucho papialbo |
| Turkish | Bozkır tuygunu |
Distribution
Pallid Harrier has been recorded in 6 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pallid Harrier endangered?
The Pallid Harrier has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Pallid Harrier nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-30 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
How big is the Pallid Harrier?
The Pallid Harrier has a wingspan of 70.2 cm, weight of 400.75 g.
What order and family does the Pallid Harrier belong to?
The Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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