Black Harrier

Black Harrier

Circus maurus

Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
70,5 cm
Khối Lượng
497,3333333333333 g
Họ
Accipitridae
Bộ
Accipitriformes

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

Endangered
IUCN Red List

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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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Black Harrier endangered?
The Black Harrier has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black Harrier nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 36-41 days.
How big is the Black Harrier?
The Black Harrier has a wingspan of 70.5 cm, weight of 497.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black Harrier belong to?
The Black Harrier (Circus maurus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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