About the Malagasy Harrier
The Malagasy harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It inhabits Madagascar and the Comoro Islands in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Réunion harrier but is increasingly treated as a separate species. It is also known as the Madagascar harrier, Madagascar marsh harrier or Malagasy marsh harrier.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus macrosceles |
| Species Codes | reuhar3, MAHA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malagasy Harrier belong to?
The Malagasy Harrier (Circus macrosceles) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malagasy Harrier?
The Malagasy Harrier is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malagasy Harrier?
The Malagasy harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It inhabits Madagascar and the Comoro Islands in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Réunion harrier but is increasingly treated as a separate species. It is also known as the Madag...
Where can I report a Malagasy Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Malagasy Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reuhar3, or on iNaturalist.
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