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Papuan Harrier
Circus spilothorax
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Least Concern
Wingspan
75.5 cm
Weight
890.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 75.5 cm | 29.7 in |
| Weight | 890.0 g | 31.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Species | Circus spilothorax |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة بابوان |
| French | Busard de Nouvelle-Guinée |
| German | Papuaweihe |
| Indonesian | elang-rawa papua |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Papuan Harrier endangered?
The Papuan Harrier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Papuan Harrier?
The Papuan Harrier has a wingspan of 75.5 cm, weight of 890.0 g.
What order and family does the Papuan Harrier belong to?
The Papuan Harrier (Circus spilothorax) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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