Malagasy Harrier
Circus macrosceles
EndangeredAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Malagasy harrier is a bird of prey belonging to the marsh harrier group of harriers. It inhabits Madagascar and the Comoro Islands in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Réunion harrier but is increasingly treated as a separate species. It is also known as the Madagascar harrier, Madagascar marsh harrier or Malagasy marsh harrier.
Fun Fact
It is about 42–55 cm (17–22 in) long; the female is up to 13% larger than the male.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in marshland and grassland across the island except for the south.
Diet
Feeds mainly on birds such as the Madagascar partridge and also takes reptiles, amphibians, rodents and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease