MADAGASCAR FISH EAGLE (Haliaeetus vociferoides)

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Description: The Madagascar fish eagle is a large bird of prey found along the lakes, rivers and coastal waters of Madagascar's west coast. Its call is loud and melodious, similar to that of its close relative, the African fish eagle. The Madagascar fish eagle is threatened by hunting and loss of habitat. There is only a small and rapidly declining population left in the wild.

IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Hunting and habitat loss
Habitat: Dry deciduous forest near lakes, rivers and coastal waters
Location: West coast of Madagascar
Diet: Mainly fish