ARKive - Cinereous harrier - Circus cinereus- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus)

Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey... More 11 Images 0 videos
Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos
Réunion harrier (Circus maillardi)
The Réunion harrier is the only raptor currently breeding on Réunion Island and has the smallest population of any bird species there. The... More 4 Images 0 videos
Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long legs and wings held in a 'V' in flight... More 30 Images 7 Videos
Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus)
Named after the early nineteenth century ornithologist Col. George Montagu, Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus) is the smallest of... More 39 Images 2 Videos
Black harrier (Circus maurus)
This striking bird of prey breeds in the unique and incredibly diverse fynbos habitat of South Africa; a habitat which is threatened by the... More 8 Images 1 Video
African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
The smallest of all marsh harriers, the African marsh harrier has brown-orange plumage on its body, speckled with white, often with darker... More 10 Images 0 videos
Madagascar harrier (Circus macrosceles)
Information on the Madagascar harrier (Circus macrosceles) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Semicollared hawk (Accipiter collaris)
Information on the semicollared hawk (Accipiter collaris) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rufous-bellied eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii)
Information on the Rufous-bellied eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Information on Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
White-bellied goshawk (Accipiter haplochrous)
Information on the white-bellied goshawk (Accipiter haplochrous) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis)
Information on the Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar sparrowhawk (Accipiter madagascariensis)
Information on the Madagascar sparrowhawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 1 Video
Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata)
Information on the Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
White-bellied sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
Information on the white-bellied sea-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Black eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis)
Information on the black eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Black honey buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus)
Information on the black honey buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus)
Information on the small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Congo serpent-eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis)
A relatively small bird of prey, the Congo serpent-eagle has short, rounded wings, an elongated tail and a slight crest at the top of the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur)
Information on the Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos
Gurney's eagle (Aquila gurneyi)
Information on the Gurney's eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
White-necked hawk (Leucopternis lacernulatus)
Information on the white-necked hawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Flores hawk-eagle (Spizaetus floris)
Information on the Flores hawk-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)
A common hawk of forested areas in North America, the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) has dark brown upperparts and white or grey... More 19 Images 1 Video
Ayres’s hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii)
Ayres’s hawk eagle is an exceptionally small eagle, identified by largely black upperparts, contrasting softly with white underparts that... More 8 Images 0 videos
Little sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus)
Aptly named for its tiny size, the little sparrowhawk is also readily distinguished by the two white spots on the upperside of its central... More 6 Images 0 videos
New Guinea harpy eagle (Harpyopsis novaeguineae)
This elusive eagle inhabits the canopy of rainforest on the island of New Guinea, where its deep, resonating calls and grunts are frequently... More 4 Images 0 videos
Swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus)
Information on the swallow-tailed kite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video

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