About the Pied Harrier
The Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos) 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 piehar1 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 melanoleucos |
| Species Codes | piehar1, PIHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Harrier belong to?
The Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Pied Harrier?
The Pied 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 Pied Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piehar1, or on iNaturalist.