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
Nest Placement
Ground
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 utilizes open terrains such as savannas, pastures, and agricultural lands, often near wetlands like marshes and rivers. Its adaptable nature allows it to thrive from lowlands to the high Andean Altiplano, across a large elevational gradient up to 4500 meters. Habitats span shrub-steppe to grassy foothills, highlighting its broad geographical range.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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