11,203 observationsLeast Concern
Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Circus
About
The Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Montagu's Harrier is Circus pygargus.
- Montagu's Harrier belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Montagu's Harrier belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Montagu's Harrier belongs to the class Aves.
- Montagu's Harrier belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Montagu's Harrier belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Montagu's Harrier belongs to the genus Circus.