Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus · Species of bird
Order
Accipitriformes
Codes
norhar1, HEHA

About the Hen Harrier

The hen harrier is a bird of prey. It breeds in open areas such as marshes and grasslands in Eurasia and is migratory, moving further south outside of the breeding season. Birds in milder regions, such as France and Great Britain, may be resident year-round, but the higher altitudes are largely deserted in winter. The species is sexually dimorphic; males are smaller and mostly grey and white with black wingtips, whereas females average larger and are predominantly brown and have buff underparts with brown barring. Both sexes have a white rump patch, although it is more noticeable on females and juveniles.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesCircus cyaneus
Species Codesnorhar1, HEHA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Hen Harrier belong to?

The Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

How can I identify the Hen Harrier?

The hen harrier is a bird of prey. It breeds in open areas such as marshes and grasslands in Eurasia and is migratory, moving further south outside of the breeding season. Birds in milder regions, such as France and Great Britain, may be resident year-round, but the higher altitudes are largely dese...

Where can I report a Hen Harrier sighting?

You can log sightings of Hen Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norhar1, or on iNaturalist.