Eastern Marsh-harrier
Circus spilonotus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
81.4 cm
Weight
566.6666666666666 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 81.4 cm | 32.0 in |
| Weight | 566.6666666666666 g | 19.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-48 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus spilonotus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة المستنقعات الشرقية |
| Chinese | 白腹鹞 |
| French | Busard d'Orient |
| German | Mangroveweihe |
| Indonesian | elang-rawa timur |
| Japanese | チュウヒ |
| Korean | 개구리매 |
| Portuguese | tartaranhão-dos-pauis-asiático |
| Russian | восточный болотный лунь |
| Spanish | aguilucho lagunero oriental |
Distribution
Eastern Marsh-harrier has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eastern Marsh-harrier endangered?
The Eastern Marsh-harrier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eastern Marsh-harrier nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-48 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Eastern Marsh-harrier?
The Eastern Marsh-harrier has a wingspan of 81.4 cm, weight of 566.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Eastern Marsh-harrier belong to?
The Eastern Marsh-harrier (Circus spilonotus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family
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African Goshawk
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Least Concern
African Harrier-hawk
Polyboroides typus
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
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Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
Circus ranivorus
Least Concern
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Not Evaluated
Andaman Serpent-eagle
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Vulnerable