Madagascar Fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vociferoides)

Other Names (World)
Madagascar Fish-Eagle, Madagascar Sea-eagle, Madagascan Fish Eagle

Family
Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles)

Size
70 - 80 cm

First Described (Guide)
Des Murs, 1845

Habitat
Wooded areas adjacent to waterbodies, with large trees near the shoreline.

Range (Guide)

Madagascar (B).

Vagrant to Mauritius.

West coast of Madagascar.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 240 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
Loss of nesting and foraging habitat due to deforestation, soil erosion and development of wetlands for rice paddies are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Mainly fish.

Subspecies
Forms superspecies with African Fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer).

No subspecies.

Similar Species
Madagascar Buzzard (Buteo brachypterus) and Madagascar Harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) which lack white tail and cheeks in adult, and are smaller.

References
See References.

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