About the Cinereous Harrier
The Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cinhar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus cinereus |
| Species Codes | cinhar1, CIHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Harrier belong to?
The Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Cinereous Harrier?
The Cinereous Harrier is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Cinereous Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinhar1, or on iNaturalist.