About the African Marsh Harrier
The African marsh harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the harrier genus Circus. It is largely resident in wetland habitats in southern, central and eastern Africa from South Africa north to South Sudan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus ranivorus |
| Species Codes | afmhar1, AFMH, AMHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Marsh Harrier belong to?
The African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the African Marsh Harrier?
The African marsh harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the harrier genus Circus. It is largely resident in wetland habitats in southern, central and eastern Africa from South Africa north to South Sudan....
Where can I report a African Marsh Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of African Marsh Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afmhar1, or on iNaturalist.
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