Least ConcernLegendaryVertebratesWetlandLarge · 559 g
About the Papuan Harrier
The Papuan harrier is a bird of prey native to New Guinea which belongs to the harrier genus Circus. It was classified as a subspecies of the eastern marsh harrier of eastern Asia.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Malagasy HarrierCircus macroscelesIt is about 42–55 cm (17–22 in) long; the female is up to 13% larger than the male.
Reunion HarrierCircus maillardiIt is about 42–55 cm long; the female is around 3–15% larger than the male.
Black HarrierCircus maurusThe black harrier is a medium-sized African harrier whose range extends from South Africa to Botswana and Namibia.
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