Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos)

Pied Harrier, a reference photo — Photo: Rivugayen · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The pied harrier (Circus melanoleucos) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, named for the male's distinctive white and black colouration.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pied Harrier being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Circus spilonotus
Circus maillardi
Circus ranivorus
Circus cinereus
Circus approximans
Circus buffoni

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Circus
Species: Circus melanoleucos

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