Reunion Marsh-harrier
Circus maillardi
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Endangered
Wingspan
70.6 cm
Weight
573.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.6 cm | 27.8 in |
| Weight | 573.0 g | 20.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 33-36 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus maillardi |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة لا ريونيون |
| Chinese | 留島鷂 |
| French | papangue |
| German | Réunionweihe |
| Japanese | マダガスカルチュウヒ |
| Portuguese | tartaranhão-dos-pauis-malgaxe |
| Spanish | aguilucho lagunero de Reunión |
Distribution
Reunion Marsh-harrier has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Reunion Marsh-harrier endangered?
The Reunion Marsh-harrier has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Reunion Marsh-harrier nest?
Incubation: 33-36 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Reunion Marsh-harrier?
The Reunion Marsh-harrier has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 573.0 g.
What order and family does the Reunion Marsh-harrier belong to?
The Reunion Marsh-harrier (Circus maillardi) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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