Cinereous Harrier
A species of Harriers Scientific name : Circus cinereus Genus : Harriers
Cinereous Harrier, A species of Harriers
Botanical name: Circus cinereus
Genus: Harriers
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Description
The male's plumage is dark grey above with black wingtips and a white rump. The underparts are pale grey, with a rufous streaked belly. The female's plumage is brown above, with a white rump, and cream coloured underneath, with a streaked belly similar to the males. The female is larger than the male with an average size of 46 cm (18 in) compared to the male's 40 cm (16 in). The wingspan is 90–115 cm (35–45 in). Since the 44.5 cm (17.5 in) tail comprises about 56% of this raptor's total length, this species ties with the long-tailed hawk as the raptor with the longest tail relative to its body size. 
Size
50 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Feeding Habits
Cinereous Harrier primarily feeds on small rodents, birds including chicks, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. It utilizes a range of hunting techniques suitable for diverse habitats. Unique dietary habits include a preference for coot and wader chicks during certain seasons.
Habitat
The cinereous Harrier inhabits a diverse range of open terrains, including savannas, pastures, montane shrublands, agricultural lands with scattered trees, and particularly favors proximity to wetlands such as marshes, rivers, streams, and large lakes. This species is adaptable and can be found from lowland regions to high altitudes in the Andean Altiplano, with elevation use varying broadly with latitude from sea level to 4500 meters (14764 ft). Cinereous Harrier exhibit sedentary behavior to partial migration, with some populations moving seasonally between breeding and non-breeding areas. Habitats also extend to shrub-steppe, river valleys, grassy foothills, shrublands, sedge communities, and clearings in forests across its broad geographical range.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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