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busard cendré

Circus pygargus

Critically Endangered

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Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

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 (busard cendré)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of busard cendré?

The scientific name of busard cendré is Circus pygargus. It belongs to the genus Circus.

What is the conservation status of busard cendré?

busard cendré (Circus pygargus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does busard cendré live?

busard cendré 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 busard cendré belong to?

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

Is busard cendré endangered?

Yes, busard cendré (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 busard cendré belong to?

busard cendré (Circus pygargus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of busard cendré?

The closest relatives of busard cendré in the genus Circus include Busard bariolé, Busard de Buffon, Busard de Gould, Busard de Madagascar, Busard de Maillard.