Froschweihe
Circus ranivorus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
72,6 cm
Gewicht
498,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Über uns
The African Marsh-harrier is a broad-winged raptor with a wingspan of around 73 cm, weighing close to 500 g. It hunts low over wetlands and marshes in sub-Saharan Africa, preying on frogs, small birds, and rodents.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 72,6 cm | 28.6 in |
| Gewicht | 498,0 g | 17.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
Gelegegröße
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Arten | Circus ranivorus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مرزة المستنقعات الإفريقية |
| French | Busard grenouillard |
| German | Froschweihe |
| Japanese | アフリカチュウヒ |
| Korean | African Marsh Harrier |
| Portuguese | tartaranhão-dos-pântanos |
| Spanish | aguilucho lagunero etiópico |
Distribution
Froschweihe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Froschweihe endangered?
The Froschweihe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Froschweihe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
How big is the Froschweihe?
The Froschweihe has a wingspan of 72.6 cm, weight of 498.0 g.
What order and family does the Froschweihe belong to?
The Froschweihe (Circus ranivorus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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