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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 70,5 cm | 27.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 497,3333333333333 g | 17.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
Số Trứng
2-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Họ | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circus |
| Loài | 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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family