Western Marsh Harrier

Circus aeruginosus

The Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) and order Accipitriformes (Hawks).

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Adult male

Illustration

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Western Marsh Harrier

Adult male

Illustration

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Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Aves
      - Order: Accipitriformes
        Family: Accipitridae
        Genus: Circus
        Species: Circus aeruginosus

Species in the Genus of Circus

African Marsh Harrier

Circus ranivorus

Black Harrier

Circus maurus

Cinereous Harrier

Circus cinereus

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Circus spilonotus

Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Long-winged Harrier

Circus buffoni

Malagasy Harrier

Circus macrosceles

Montagu's Harrier

Circus pygargus

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

Pallid Harrier

Circus macrourus

Papuan Harrier

Circus spilothorax

Pied Harrier

Circus melanoleucos

Reunion Harrier

Circus maillardi

Spotted Harrier

Circus assimilis

Swamp Harrier

Circus approximans

Western Marsh Harrier

Circus aeruginosus

External Links

Western Marsh Harrier – Wikipedia

Western Marsh Harrier – Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Western Marsh Harrier – Audubon.org