Papuan Harrier

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Papuan Harrier (<em>Circus spilothorax</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Papuan Harrier (Circus spilothorax) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Circus; binomial: Circus spilothorax; authority: Salvadori & D'Albertis, 1875.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Circus spilothorax is split from Eastern Marsh Harrier C. spilonotus (Simmons 2000; Ferguson-Lees & Christie 2005).

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