tartaranhão-preto
Circus maurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-maurus"></birdfyi-bird>The tartaranhão-preto (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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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 70,5 cm | 27.8 in |
| Peso | 497,3333333333333 g | 17.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Família | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Espécies | 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
tartaranhão-preto has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family