At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Madagascar fish eagle is one of the rarest birds of prey in the world, found only in Madagascar. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It hunts fish along rivers, lakes, and coasts.
Range & habitat
Coasts and wetlands of western Madagascar.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Habitat loss and disturbance
- Competition for fish and nest sites
- A tiny population
Why it matters
A top fish-eating raptor found nowhere else, the Madagascar fish eagle is a flagship for the island's threatened wetlands and coasts.
Sources
Sources for Madagascar Fish Eagle
- IUCN Red List — look up Madagascar Fish Eagle (authoritative status)
- BirdLife International
Frequently Asked Questions
How rare is the Madagascar fish eagle?
It is among the rarest raptors in the world, with only a small number of breeding pairs left, all in western Madagascar.
Why is it Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite habitat loss and disturbance, competition with people for fish and nest sites, and a very small population. See the IUCN Red List.
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