Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Cinereous Harrier
Circus cinereus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus) is a South American bird of prey of the harrier family. Its breeding range extends from the Tierra del Fuego through Argentina and Chile to Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru and southern Brazil; and across the Andes north to Colombia. The bird's population is declining but due to its large range is not considered vulnerable. The term cinereous, deriving from the Latin word for ashy, describes its colouration.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of Colombia to Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cinereous harrier
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
