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Long-winged Harrier

Circus buffoni

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Circus
Species
Circus buffoni (Long-winged Harrier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハネナガチュウヒ
Chinese 長翅鷂
Spanish Aguilucho de Azara
French Busard de Buffon
German Weißbrauenweihe
Portuguese gavião-do-banhado
Russian Длиннокрылый лунь

Similar Species in Circus

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African Marsh-Harrier
Circus ranivorus
Least Concern
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Black Harrier
Circus maurus
Endangered
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Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
Critically Endangered
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Eurasian Marsh-Harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Endangered
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Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Least Concern
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Pallid Harrier
Circus macrourus
Not Evaluated
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Pied Harrier
Circus melanoleucos
Least Concern
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Reunion Harrier
Circus maillardi
Endangered
View all species in Circus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-winged Harrier?
The scientific name of Long-winged Harrier is Circus buffoni. It belongs to the genus Circus.
What is the conservation status of Long-winged Harrier?
Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long-winged Harrier live?
Long-winged Harrier is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Long-winged Harrier belong to?
Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni) belongs to the genus Circus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is Long-winged Harrier endangered?
No, Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Long-winged Harrier belong to?
Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Long-winged Harrier?
The closest relatives of Long-winged Harrier in the genus Circus include African Marsh-Harrier, Black Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Eurasian Marsh-Harrier, Hen Harrier.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Circus — 15 Species

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African Marsh-Harrier
Circus ranivorus
LC 🐾
Black Harrier
Circus maurus
EN 🐾
Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
CR 🐾
Eurasian Marsh-Harrier
Circus aeruginosus
EN 🐾
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
LC
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Long-winged Harrier
Circus buffoni
LC
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Pallid Harrier
Circus macrourus
NE 🐾
Pied Harrier
Circus melanoleucos
LC 🐾
Reunion Harrier
Circus maillardi
EN 🐾
Malagasy Harrier
Circus macrosceles
EN 🐾
Papuan Harrier
Circus spilothorax
LC 🐾
Spotted Harrier
Circus assimilis
LC 🐾
Swamp Harrier
Circus approximans
LC 🐾
Cinereous Harrier
Circus cinereus
LC 🐾
Eastern Marsh-Harrier
Circus spilonotus
LC
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