The black harrier (Circus maurus) is a medium-sized African harrier whose range extends from South Africa to Botswana and Namibia. It has a wingspan of 105–115 cm (41–45 in) and a body length of 44–50 cm (17–20 in). [2] When perched, this bird appears all black. However, in flight, a white rump and flight feathers becomes visible.

The black harrier (Circus maurus) is a medium-sized African harrier whose range extends from South Africa to Botswana and Namibia. It has a wingspan of 105–115 cm (41–45 in) and a body length of 44–50 cm (17–20 in).

A striking, mostly dark harrier with large white panels in the underwings, a white rump, and bands on the tail. The juvenile is brown with white flashes in the underwings and has a heavily-streaked chest.

The Black Harrier is a beautiful, eye-catching bird that has black feathers, an obvious white rump, a striking black-and-white striped tail and silver wing panels. Sexes are similar with yellow legs, eyes and cere, but the male has greyer primaries and a more coal-black plumage than the female.

48-53 cm. Medium-sized harrier. Adult striking, with black plumage plus boldly striped black-and-white tail, white rump and yellow legs, eye and cere. White undersides to primaries and secondaries give huge white wing panels, contrasting with black coverts and body.

Black Harriers (Circus maurus) are southern Africa’s rarest endemic raptor and have been uplisted from Vulnerable to Endangered in South Africa and Namibia in 2015. These top predators are a rare endemic to the southern African sub region with fewer than 1000 mature breeding birds left in the population.

When a Black Harrier is hunting over dense grass or other vegetation, it listens for the sounds of its prey scurrying below and knows where to aim its sharp talons. The Black Harrier is considered one of the rarest raptor species in the world.

The Black Harrier, scientifically known as Circus maurus, is a medium-sized bird of prey that can be found in parts of southern Africa. This raptor has a distinct appearance, with a slender body, long wings, and a long tail.

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Black Harriers (Circus maurus) are an important species for conservation as they are endemic to Southern Africa and listed as an endangered species. Gondwana Game Reserve is home to a number of breeding pairs, and so to monitor their behavior and success on the reserve, it is necessary to tag them.