Species in the genus Circus Results 1 - 8
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Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh harriers are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long legs and wings held in a 'V' in flight. This species i...  More  14 Images  7 Videos
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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 threaten...  More  8 Images  1 Video
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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 gre...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
Information on the African marsh harrier is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  10 Images  0 Videos
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Cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus)
Deriving from the Latin for ashy, the common name of this medium-sized bird of prey is a reference to the adult male’s grey plumag...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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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 th...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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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 distinc...  More  26 Images  11 Videos

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