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Montagu's Harrier

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Accipitriformes (อันดับเหยี่ยว)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Circus

Species

Circus pygargus (Montagu's Harrier)

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

เหยี่ยวทุ่งพันธุ์ยูเรเซีย

Circus aeruginosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Montagu's Harrier?

The scientific name of Montagu's Harrier is Circus pygargus. It belongs to the genus Circus.

What is the conservation status of Montagu's Harrier?

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Montagu's Harrier live?

Montagu's Harrier 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 Montagu's Harrier belong to?

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Montagu's Harrier endangered?

Yes, Montagu's Harrier (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 Montagu's Harrier belong to?

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Montagu's Harrier?

The closest relatives of Montagu's Harrier in the genus Circus include เหยี่ยวด่างดำขาว, เหยี่ยวทุ่งแถบเหนือ, เหยี่ยวทุ่งพันธุ์ยูเรเซีย, เหยี่ยวทุ่งพันธุ์เอเซียตะวันออก, เหยี่ยวทุ่งสีจาง.