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Reunion Harrier
Circus maillardi
Reunion Harrier (Circus maillardi) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
The Reunion Harrier (Circus maillardi) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 664 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Circus
- Species maillardi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 664 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Endangered
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Reunion Harrier preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Reunion Harrier is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Reunion Harrier (Circus maillardi) belongs to the Accipitridae family of the order Accipitriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Réunion (w Mascarenes).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 664 g, with a wing length of about 35.3 cm and a tail of around 22.9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,489 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Reunion Harrier?
The Reunion Harrier is a large bird that weighs around 664 g.
Where does the Reunion Harrier live?
The Reunion Harrier is found across Africa with a range covering AF Réunion (w Mascarenes), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Reunion Harrier belong to?
The Reunion Harrier (Circus maillardi) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Reunion Harrier eat?
The Reunion Harrier preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Reunion Harrier migrate?
The Reunion Harrier is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Reunion Harrier endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Reunion Harrier make?
1 real field recording of the Reunion Harrier — including its begging call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Reunion Harrier's range?
The Reunion Harrier has a mapped global range of about 1,489 km².
Conservation
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Meet the Accipitridae
A field guide to the Accipitridae family — 254 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.