About the Reunion Harrier
The Réunion harrier, also known as Réunion marsh harrier, is a species of bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It is now found only on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion, although fossil material from Mauritius has been referred to this species. It is known locally as the papangue or pied jaune. The Malagasy harrier of Madagascar and the Comoro Islands was previously treated as a subspecies of this bird but is increasingly regarded as a separate species. The Réunion harrier appears to be declining in numbers and it is classed as an endangered species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus maillardi |
| Species Codes | reuhar2, REMH, RMHA, REHA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reunion Harrier belong to?
The Reunion Harrier (Circus maillardi) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Reunion Harrier?
The Reunion Harrier is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Reunion Harrier?
The Réunion harrier, also known as Réunion marsh harrier, is a species of bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It is now found only on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion, although fossil material from Mauritius has been referred to this species. It is known locally as the p...
Where can I report a Reunion Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Reunion Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reuhar2, or on iNaturalist.
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