African Marsh-harrier
Circus ranivorus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circus-ranivorus"></birdfyi-bird>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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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 72,6 cm | 28.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 498,0 g | 17.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-6
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Familya | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Türler | 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.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family