15,939 observationsLeast Concern
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Circus
About
The hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a bird of prey. The genus name Circus is derived from Ancient Greek kirkos, meaning 'circle', referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The specific cyaneus is Latin, meaning "dark-blue".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hen Harrier is Circus cyaneus.
- Hen Harrier belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Hen Harrier belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Hen Harrier belongs to the class Aves.
- Hen Harrier belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Hen Harrier belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Hen Harrier belongs to the genus Circus.