Northern Harrier
Northern Harrier (<em>Circus hudsonius</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Circus; binomial: Circus hudsonius; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: to South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Split Northern Harrier C. hudsonicus from Eurasian C. cyaneus. Northern Harrier is sister to Cinereous Harrier (Simmons 2000; Ferguson-Lees & Christie 2001; Rasmussen & Anderton 2005; Smith et al. 2011; Dobson & Clarke 2011; Oatley et al. 2015; Graham & Mobley 2016; NACC 2017-A-8).
