Papuan Harrier
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).
