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Madagascar Serpent Eagle
Eutriorchis astur
Madagascar Serpent Eagle (Eutriorchis astur) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 700 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Eutriorchis
- Species astur
Quick facts
- Weight
- 700 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Endangered
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle (Eutriorchis astur) belongs to the Accipitridae family of the order Accipitriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF nw, ne to nc Madagascar.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 700 g, with a wing length of about 31.9 cm and a tail of around 28.8 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 34,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Madagascar Serpent Eagle?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle is a large bird that weighs around 700 g.
Where does the Madagascar Serpent Eagle live?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle is found across Africa with a range covering AF nw, ne to nc Madagascar, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Madagascar Serpent Eagle belong to?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle (Eutriorchis astur) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Madagascar Serpent Eagle eat?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Madagascar Serpent Eagle migrate?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Madagascar Serpent Eagle endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Madagascar Serpent Eagle's range?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle has a mapped global range of about 34,000 km².
Conservation
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