About the Pied Harrier
The pied harrier is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, named for the male's distinctive white and black colouration.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus melanoleucos |
| Species Codes | piehar1, PIHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Harrier belong to?
The Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Pied Harrier?
The pied harrier is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, named for the male's distinctive white and black colouration....
Where can I report a Pied Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piehar1, or on iNaturalist.
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