About the Montagu's Harrier
Montagu's harrier is a species of harrier, a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It breeds in large open areas in the Palearctic and is migratory, wintering in Africa, the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus pygargus |
| Species Codes | monhar1, MOHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Montagu's Harrier belong to?
The Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Montagu's Harrier?
Montagu's harrier is a species of harrier, a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It breeds in large open areas in the Palearctic and is migratory, wintering in Africa, the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu....
Where can I report a Montagu's Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Montagu's Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code monhar1, or on iNaturalist.
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