Mohrenweihe
Circus maurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-maurus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mohrenweihe (Circus maurus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (habichte, adler und milane), within the order Accipitriformes (habichtartige). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.5 cm and a weight of 497.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 70,5 cm | 27.8 in |
| Gewicht | 497,3333333333333 g | 17.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Arten | Circus maurus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة سوداء |
| Chinese | 黑鹞 |
| French | Busard maure |
| German | Mohrenweihe |
| Japanese | クロチュウヒ |
| Portuguese | tartaranhão-preto |
| Spanish | aguilucho negro |
Distribution
Mohrenweihe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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