About the Spotted Harrier
The spotted harrier also known as the smoke hawk, is a large Australasian bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus assimilis |
| Species Codes | spohar1, SPHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Harrier belong to?
The Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Harrier?
The spotted harrier also known as the smoke hawk, is a large Australasian bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae....
Where can I report a Spotted Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spohar1, or on iNaturalist.
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