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águia-caçadeira

Circus pygargus

Critically Endangered

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O aguilhao-cinzento (Circus pygargus) esta classificado como Criticamente Ameacado (CR) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Enfrenta um risco extremamente alto de extincao em estado silvestre devido ao severo declinio populacional e a perda 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 (águia-caçadeira)

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 águia-caçadeira?

The scientific name of águia-caçadeira is Circus pygargus. It belongs to the genus Circus.

What is the conservation status of águia-caçadeira?

águia-caçadeira (Circus pygargus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does águia-caçadeira live?

águia-caçadeira 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 águia-caçadeira belong to?

águia-caçadeira (Circus pygargus) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is águia-caçadeira endangered?

Yes, águia-caçadeira (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 águia-caçadeira belong to?

águia-caçadeira (Circus pygargus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of águia-caçadeira?

The closest relatives of águia-caçadeira in the genus Circus include águia-sapeira, gavião-cinza, gavião-de-madagascar, gavião-do-banhado, tartaranhão-alvinegro.