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Aguilucho cenizo

Circus pygargus

Critically Endangered

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El aguilucho cenizo (Circus pygargus) esta clasificado como En Peligro Critico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extincion en estado silvestre debido al severo declive poblacional y la perdida de habitat.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Circus

Species

Circus pygargus (Aguilucho cenizo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメハイイロチュウヒ

Chinese 乌灰鹞

Spanish Aguilucho cenizo

French busard cendré

German Wiesenweihe

Portuguese águia-caçadeira

Russian Луговой лунь

Similar Species in Circus

Aguilucho lagunero del Pacífico

Circus approximans

Least Concern

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Aguilucho lagunero de Reunión

Circus maillardi

Endangered

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Aguilucho lagunero etiópico

Circus ranivorus

Least Concern

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Aguilucho lagunero malgache

Circus macrosceles

Endangered

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Aguilucho lagunero occidental

Circus aeruginosus

Endangered

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Aguilucho lagunero oriental

Circus spilonotus

Least Concern

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Aguilucho lagunero papú

Circus spilothorax

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aguilucho cenizo?

The scientific name of Aguilucho cenizo is Circus pygargus. It belongs to the genus Circus.

What is the conservation status of Aguilucho cenizo?

Aguilucho cenizo (Circus pygargus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Aguilucho cenizo live?

Aguilucho cenizo is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Aguilucho cenizo belong to?

Aguilucho cenizo (Circus pygargus) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Aguilucho cenizo endangered?

Yes, Aguilucho cenizo (Circus pygargus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Aguilucho cenizo belong to?

Aguilucho cenizo (Circus pygargus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Aguilucho cenizo?

The closest relatives of Aguilucho cenizo in the genus Circus include Aguilucho de Azara, Aguilucho lagunero del Pacífico, Aguilucho lagunero de Reunión, Aguilucho lagunero etiópico, Aguilucho lagunero malgache.