Eastern Marsh Harrier
Circus spilonotus
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The eastern marsh harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It was previously considered to be conspecific with the western marsh harrier but is now usually classified as a separate species. It has two subspecies: C. s. spilonotus in eastern Asia and C. s. spilothorax in New Guinea.
Fun Fact
It was previously considered to be conspecific with the western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) but is now usually classified as a separate species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range covers north-east China, Mongolia and south-east Siberia (as far west as Lake Baikal) with small numbers in northern Japan (Hokkaidō and northern Honshū).
Diet
Prey includes small mammals, birds and frogs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance