Madagascar Fish-Eagle
Icthyophaga vociferoides
Conservation Status
Data DeficientAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Madagascar fish eagle or Madagascar sea-eagle, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. It is endemic to the coastal strip in the northwest of Madagascar. It is about 63 cm (25 in) long and has a pale brown head, dark brown body and white tail. The Madagascar fish eagle has been suffering from a declining population and is threatened by habitat destruction and persecution, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being "critically endangered".
Fun Fact
Total population estimates from the United Nations and from Grambo place the world population of this species at about 40 breeding pairs; according to Grambo this bird may be one of the rarest birds on Earth.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range of this eagle is within the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance