Madagascar Fish-Eagle
NameMadagascar Fish-Eagle
Common NameMadagascar Fish-Eagle
Scientific NameHaliaeetus vociferoides
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)190
Length (cm)63
Weight (g)2850
Plumage DetailsAdults display a striking white head and neck, contrasting sharply with a dark brown body and tail. The underparts are rufous-brown, and the flight feathers are dark. The bill is grey with a darker tip, and the cere and legs are pale grey.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, yelping call, often described as a series of 'weee-oh-weee-oh' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa' notes, similar to its African counterpart.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal, forest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Madagascar, primarily inhabiting the western coastal regions, including freshwater lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons.
Identifying Featureswhite head and neck, dark brown body, large size, powerful hooked bill, endemic to Madagascar, found near water bodies
Description
The Madagascar Fish-Eagle is a large, critically endangered raptor endemic to Madagascar. It is characterized by its white head and dark body, primarily hunting fish in freshwater and coastal habitats.
