Busard maure

Busard maure

Circus maurus

Endangered
Envergure
70,5 cm
Poids
497,3333333333333 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

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

Endangered
IUCN Red List

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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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Busard maure endangered?
The Busard maure has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Busard maure nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
How big is the Busard maure?
The Busard maure has a wingspan of 70.5 cm, weight of 497.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Busard maure belong to?
The Busard maure (Circus maurus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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