About the Western Marsh Harrier
The Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) 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 wemhar1 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 aeruginosus |
| Species Codes | wemhar1, WMHA, WEMH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Marsh Harrier belong to?
The Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Western Marsh Harrier?
The Western 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 Western Marsh Harrier sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Marsh Harrier on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wemhar1, or on iNaturalist.