Madagascar Harrier-Hawk
Polyboroides radiatus
Madagascar Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 633 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Polyboroides
- Species radiatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 633 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) is a species of bird in the Accipitridae family, part of the order Accipitriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Madagascar.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 633 g, with a wing length of about 39.7 cm and a tail of around 29.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 414,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk?
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk is a large bird that weighs around 633 g.
Where does the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk live?
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk is found across Africa with a range covering AF Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk belong to?
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk eat?
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk migrate?
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk make?
1 real field recording of the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Madagascar Harrier-Hawk's range?
The Madagascar Harrier-Hawk has a mapped global range of about 414,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Accipitridae
A field guide to the Accipitridae family — 254 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.