Madagascar Harrier-Hawk

Polyboroides radiatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

The Madagascar harrier-hawk is a medium-sized species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, endemic to Madagascar.

Fun Fact

Like the African harrier-hawk they possess the unusual morphological adaptation of having an intertarsal joint that allows their legs to flex backwards and forwards.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in a variety of habitats but seems to favour undisturbed lowland rainforest.

Diet

Eating small birds, rodents, reptiles, insects, small lemurs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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