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https://doi.org/10.21857/ypn4oc4xk9
Status review of the Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus in Croatia: a new wintering species
Josip Turkalj
orcid.org/0000-0003-2740-7428
; Alectoris Birding d.o.o, Sisak-Caprag; Hrvatska
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Adrian Tomik
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
The Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus is a long-distance migratory species
whose westward expansion into Europe began in the early 21st century.
Although historically rare in Croatia, an increase in observations
since 2016 has led to its recognition as an irregular species, particularly
during spring and autumn migration. Most recorded sightings are of
adult males, and recent reports have documented the first wintering individuals
in the country. This study compiles and reviews 98 unique
records of Pallid Harrier observations in Croatia between 1872 and 2024,
revealing a significant increase in sightings, particularly since 2016. Collected
data supports the suggested loop migration in this species, with
differing sex ratios observed across seasons. The wintering birds have
been observed in agricultural fields in the continental region. Given the
consistency of records in recent years, we propose that the Pallid Harrier
be reclassified from an irregular to a regular passage species and
irregular wintering bird in Croatia.
Ključne riječi
Pallid Harrier; Circus macrourus; Croatia; migration; wintering; distribution
Hrčak ID:
323314
URI
Datum izdavanja:
10.12.2024.
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