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Madagaskarweihe

Circus macrosceles

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Japanese レユニオンチュウヒ
Chinese 馬達加斯加鷂
Spanish Aguilucho lagunero malgache
French Busard de Madagascar
German Madagaskarweihe
Portuguese gavião-de-madagascar
Russian Мадагаскарский болотный лунь

Similar Species in Circus

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Elsterweihe
Circus melanoleucos
Least Concern
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Fleckenweihe
Circus assimilis
Least Concern
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Froschweihe
Circus ranivorus
Least Concern
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Grauweihe
Circus cinereus
Least Concern
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Kornweihe
Circus cyaneus
Least Concern
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Mangroveweihe
Circus spilonotus
Least Concern
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Mohrenweihe
Circus maurus
Endangered
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Papuaweihe
Circus spilothorax
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madagaskarweihe?
The scientific name of Madagaskarweihe is Circus macrosceles. It belongs to the genus Circus.
What is the conservation status of Madagaskarweihe?
Madagaskarweihe (Circus macrosceles) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Madagaskarweihe belong to?
Madagaskarweihe (Circus macrosceles) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is Madagaskarweihe endangered?
Yes, Madagaskarweihe (Circus macrosceles) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Madagaskarweihe belong to?
Madagaskarweihe (Circus macrosceles) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Madagaskarweihe?
The closest relatives of Madagaskarweihe in the genus Circus include Elsterweihe, Fleckenweihe, Froschweihe, Grauweihe, Kornweihe.

Genus Circus — 15 Species

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Elsterweihe
Circus melanoleucos
LC 🐾
Fleckenweihe
Circus assimilis
LC 🐾
Froschweihe
Circus ranivorus
LC 🐾
Grauweihe
Circus cinereus
LC 🐾
Kornweihe
Circus cyaneus
LC
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Madagaskarweihe
Circus macrosceles
EN
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Mangroveweihe
Circus spilonotus
LC 🐾
Mohrenweihe
Circus maurus
EN 🐾
Papuaweihe
Circus spilothorax
LC 🐾
Réunionweihe
Circus maillardi
EN 🐾
Rohrweihe
Circus aeruginosus
EN 🐾
Steppenweihe
Circus macrourus
NE 🐾
Sumpfweihe
Circus approximans
LC 🐾
Weißbrauenweihe
Circus buffoni
LC 🐾
Wiesenweihe
Circus pygargus
CR
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