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Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Least Concern

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Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Circus

Species

Circus cyaneus (Hen Harrier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロチュウヒ

Chinese 灰澤鵟〔白尾鷂，北方灰鷂〕

Spanish Gavilán rastrero

French Busard saint-martin

German Kornweihe

Portuguese tartaranhão-cinzento

Russian Полевой лунь

Thai เหยี่ยวทุ่งแถบเหนือ

Similar Species in Circus

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African Marsh-Harrier

Eastern Marsh-Harrier

Circus spilonotus

Least Concern

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Eurasian Marsh-Harrier

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hen Harrier?

The scientific name of Hen Harrier is Circus cyaneus. It belongs to the genus Circus.

What is the conservation status of Hen Harrier?

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hen Harrier live?

Hen Harrier is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Hen Harrier belong to?

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Hen Harrier endangered?

No, Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hen Harrier belong to?

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Hen Harrier?

The closest relatives of Hen Harrier in the genus Circus include African Marsh-Harrier, Black Harrier, Cinereous Harrier, Eastern Marsh-Harrier, Eurasian Marsh-Harrier.