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Papuaweihe

Circus spilothorax

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 巴布亚鹞
Spanish Aguilucho lagunero papú
French Busard de Nouvelle-Guinée
German Papuaweihe

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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Madagaskarweihe
Circus macrosceles
Endangered
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Mangroveweihe
Circus spilonotus
Least Concern
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Mohrenweihe
Circus maurus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papuaweihe?
The scientific name of Papuaweihe is Circus spilothorax. It belongs to the genus Circus.
What is the conservation status of Papuaweihe?
Papuaweihe (Circus spilothorax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Papuaweihe belong to?
Papuaweihe (Circus spilothorax) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is Papuaweihe endangered?
No, Papuaweihe (Circus spilothorax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Papuaweihe belong to?
Papuaweihe (Circus spilothorax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Papuaweihe?
The closest relatives of Papuaweihe in the genus Circus include Elsterweihe, Fleckenweihe, Froschweihe, Grauweihe, Kornweihe.

Genus Circus — 15 Species

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