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Elsterweihe

Circus melanoleucos

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マダラチュウヒ
Chinese 花澤鵟
Spanish Aguilucho pío
French Busard tchoug
German Elsterweihe
Portuguese tartaranhão-alvinegro
Russian Пегий лунь
Thai เหยี่ยวด่างดำขาว

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Fleckenweihe
Circus assimilis
Least Concern
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Froschweihe
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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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Papuaweihe
Circus spilothorax
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Circus — 15 Species

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Elsterweihe
Circus melanoleucos
LC
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Fleckenweihe
Circus assimilis
LC 🐾
Froschweihe
Circus ranivorus
LC 🐾
Grauweihe
Circus cinereus
LC 🐾
Kornweihe
Circus cyaneus
LC 🐾
Madagaskarweihe
Circus macrosceles
EN 🐾
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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