About the African Marsh Harrier
The African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afmhar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus ranivorus |
| Species Codes | afmhar1, AFMH, AMHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Marsh Harrier belong to?
The African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the African Marsh Harrier?
The African Marsh Harrier is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Marsh Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of African Marsh Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afmhar1, or on iNaturalist.