African Marsh Harrier

African Marsh Harrier

Circus ranivorus

Least Concern
날개 폭
72.6 cm
체중
498.0 g
Accipitridae
Accipitriformes

The African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.6 cm and a weight of 498 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

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
날개 폭 72.6 cm 28.6 in
체중 498.0 g 17.57 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.

산란 수

3-6

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Circus
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

African Marsh Harrier has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the African Marsh Harrier endangered?
The African Marsh Harrier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Marsh Harrier nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
How big is the African Marsh Harrier?
The African Marsh Harrier has a wingspan of 72.6 cm, weight of 498.0 g.
What order and family does the African Marsh Harrier belong to?
The African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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