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Malagasy Harrier

Circus macrosceles

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Circus

About

The Malagasy harrier (Circus macrosceles) is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It inhabits Madagascar and the Comoro Islands in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Réunion harrier (C. maillardi) but is increasingly treated as a separate species. It is also known as the Madagascar harrier, Madagascar marsh harrier or Malagasy marsh harrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malagasy Harrier?
The scientific name of Malagasy Harrier is Circus macrosceles.
What is the conservation status of Malagasy Harrier?
The Malagasy Harrier has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Malagasy Harrier belong to?
Malagasy Harrier belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Malagasy Harrier belong to?
Malagasy Harrier belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Malagasy Harrier belong to?
Malagasy Harrier belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Malagasy Harrier belong to?
Malagasy Harrier belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Malagasy Harrier belong to?
Malagasy Harrier belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Malagasy Harrier belong to?
Malagasy Harrier belongs to the genus Circus.