Busard maure
Circus maurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-maurus"></birdfyi-bird>The Busard maure (Circus maurus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). 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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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 70,5 cm | 27.8 in |
| Poids | 497,3333333333333 g | 17.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Famille | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Espèces | 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
Busard maure has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family