| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Accipitridae |
| Genus | Circus (1) |
| Size |
Body length: 43 - 47 cm (2) Wingspan: 105 - 120 (2) |
| Weight |
0.23 - 0.44 kg (2) |
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Listed on the Amber List of Birds of Conservation Concern, Annex 1 of the EC Birds Directive, and Appendix II of the Bern Convention. Protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in the UK (3).