Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Madagascar Serpent Eagle
Eutriorchis astur
ENEndangered Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The Madagascar serpent eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Eutriorchis.
It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Rainforest of northeastern and east-central Madagascar; very local and rare.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Madagascar serpent eagle
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
