About the Eastern Marsh Harrier
The eastern marsh harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It was previously considered to be conspecific with the western marsh harrier but is now usually classified as a separate species. It has two subspecies: C. s. spilonotus in eastern Asia and C. s. spilothorax in New Guinea.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circus spilonotus |
| Species Codes | easmah1, EMHA, EAMH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Marsh Harrier belong to?
The Eastern Marsh Harrier (Circus spilonotus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Marsh Harrier?
The eastern marsh harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It was previously considered to be conspecific with the western marsh harrier but is now usually classified as a separate species. It has two subspecies: C. s. spilonotus in eastern Asia and C. s. spilothor...
Where can I report a Eastern Marsh Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Marsh Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easmah1, or on iNaturalist.
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