Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk
Aviceda madagascariensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aviceda-madagascariensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk (Aviceda madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.8 cm and a weight of 284.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 62.8 cm | 24.7 in |
| Weight | 284.5 g | 10.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 43 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aviceda |
| Species | Aviceda madagascariensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 马达加斯加鹃隼 |
| French | Baza malgache |
| German | Lemurenweih |
| Japanese | マダガスカルカッコウハヤブサ |
| Spanish | baza malgache |
| Turkish | Madagaskar guguk şahini |
Distribution
Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family