Black Harrier
Circus maurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-maurus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Harrier (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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 70.5 cm | 27.8 in |
| वजन | 497.3333333333333 g | 17.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-5
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| कुल | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| प्रजातियां | 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
Black Harrier has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Accipitridae family