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gavião-de-madagascar

Circus macrosceles

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Circus
Species
Circus macrosceles (gavião-de-madagascar)

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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águia-caçadeira
Circus pygargus
Critically Endangered
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águia-sapeira
Circus aeruginosus
Endangered
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gavião-cinza
Circus cinereus
Least Concern
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gavião-do-banhado
Circus buffoni
Least Concern
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tartaranhão-alvinegro
Circus melanoleucos
Least Concern
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tartaranhão-cinzento
Circus cyaneus
Least Concern
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tartaranhão-dos-pântanos
Circus ranivorus
Least Concern
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tartaranhão-dos-pauis-asiático
Circus spilonotus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gavião-de-madagascar?
The scientific name of gavião-de-madagascar is Circus macrosceles. It belongs to the genus Circus.
What is the conservation status of gavião-de-madagascar?
gavião-de-madagascar (Circus macrosceles) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does gavião-de-madagascar belong to?
gavião-de-madagascar (Circus macrosceles) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is gavião-de-madagascar endangered?
Yes, gavião-de-madagascar (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 gavião-de-madagascar belong to?
gavião-de-madagascar (Circus macrosceles) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of gavião-de-madagascar?
The closest relatives of gavião-de-madagascar in the genus Circus include águia-caçadeira, águia-sapeira, gavião-cinza, gavião-do-banhado, tartaranhão-alvinegro.

Genus Circus — 15 Species

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águia-caçadeira
Circus pygargus
CR 🐾
águia-sapeira
Circus aeruginosus
EN 🐾
gavião-cinza
Circus cinereus
LC
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gavião-de-madagascar
Circus macrosceles
EN
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gavião-do-banhado
Circus buffoni
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-alvinegro
Circus melanoleucos
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-cinzento
Circus cyaneus
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-dos-pântanos
Circus ranivorus
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-dos-pauis-asiático
Circus spilonotus
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-dos-pauis-do-pacífico
Circus approximans
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-dos-pauis-malgaxe
Circus maillardi
EN 🐾
tartaranhão-pálido
Circus macrourus
NE 🐾
tartaranhão-pintado
Circus assimilis
LC 🐾
tartaranhão-preto
Circus maurus
EN 🐾
Papuan Harrier
Circus spilothorax
LC
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