1,154 observationsLeast Concern
Pied Harrier
Circus melanoleucos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Circus
About
The pied harrier (Circus melanoleucos) is an Asian species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is migratory, breeding from the Amur valley in eastern Russia and north-eastern China to North Korea. Wintering individuals can be found in a wide area from Pakistan to Philippines. The population consists of approximately 10,000 individuals and the number is thought to be in moderate decline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pied Harrier is Circus melanoleucos.
- Pied Harrier belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pied Harrier belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pied Harrier belongs to the class Aves.
- Pied Harrier belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Pied Harrier belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Pied Harrier belongs to the genus Circus.