African Marsh Harrier
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    African Marsh Harrier

    Circus ranivorus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.567 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The African marsh harrier 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.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for African Marsh Harrier. Sightings recorded in 54 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    iSimangaliso Wetland ParkKwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa
    Rare
    Phinda Game ReserveKwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa
    Rare
    Central Africa
    Toro-Semliki Proposed National ParkEastern Rift Valley & Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo
    Rare
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