Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-pygargus"></birdfyi-bird>The Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.5 cm and a weight of 307.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 72.5 cm | 28.5 in |
| Weight | 307.75 g | 10.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-40 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus pygargus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | أبو شودة |
| Chinese | 乌灰鹞 |
| French | Busard cendré |
| German | Wiesenweihe |
| Japanese | ヒメハイイロチュウヒ |
| Korean | 몬터규개구리매 |
| Portuguese | Tartaranhão-caçador |
| Russian | луговой лунь |
| Spanish | aguilucho cenizo |
| Turkish | Çayır tuygunu |
Distribution
Montagu's Harrier has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family