About the Northern Harrier
The northern harrier, also known as the marsh hawk or ring-tailed hawk, is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere in Canada and the northernmost United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus hudsonius |
| Species Codes | norhar2, NOHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Harrier belong to?
The Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Harrier?
The northern harrier, also known as the marsh hawk or ring-tailed hawk, is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere in Canada and the northernmost United States....
Where can I report a Northern Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norhar2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
57,680
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