52,635 observationsLeast Concern
Western Marsh Harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Circus
About
The western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is a large harrier, a bird of prey from temperate and subtropical western Eurasia and adjacent Africa. It is also known as the Eurasian marsh harrier. The genus name Circus is derived from the Ancient Greek kirkos, referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight (kirkos, "circle"), probably the hen harrier. The specific aeruginosus is Latin for "rusty".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Marsh Harrier is Circus aeruginosus.
- Western Marsh Harrier belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Marsh Harrier belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Marsh Harrier belongs to the class Aves.
- Western Marsh Harrier belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Western Marsh Harrier belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Western Marsh Harrier belongs to the genus Circus.