Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
African Marsh Harrier
Circus ranivorus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus) is a bird of prey belonging to the harrier genus Circus. It is largely resident in wetland habitats in southern, central and eastern Africa from South Africa north to South Sudan.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Marshes and grassland of eastern and southern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: African marsh 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.
