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Recordings
Scientific Name
Circus pygargus
Arabic Name
أبو شودة
Kuwaiti name
مساح الريضان , حقبي
Family
Width
115.0 cm
Length
46.0 cm
Similar species
Information
Uncommon passage migrant. The bulk of this small raptor’s migration movement is west of the Gulf.
Where in Kuwait
A species usually seen migrating singly, often in both desert and farmland habitats in Kuwait.
In the world
It has an extremely large range and breed across southern and central Europe and Asia, and over-winter in Africa and India. Hunting behaviour is similar to that of the Marsh harrier, and involves slow back and forth flight close to the ground. When prey is located the bird suddenly drops onto the quarry, with talons outstretched.
Local threats
Habitat degradation and shooting.