Madagascar Serpent-eagle

Madagascar Serpent-eagle

Eutriorchis astur

Endangered
Wingspan
63.7 cm
Weight
700.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 63.7 cm 25.1 in
Weight 700.0 g 24.69 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 62 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Eutriorchis
Species Eutriorchis astur

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic عقاب الأفعى المدغشقري
French Serpentaire de Madagascar
German Madagaskar-Schlangenhabicht
Indonesian Elang-ular madagaskar
Japanese マダガスカルヘビワシ
Russian Мадагаскарский змееяд
Spanish culebrera azor

Distribution

Madagascar Serpent-eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Madagascar Serpent-eagle endangered?
The Madagascar Serpent-eagle has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Serpent-eagle nest?
Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 62 days.
How big is the Madagascar Serpent-eagle?
The Madagascar Serpent-eagle has a wingspan of 63.7 cm, weight of 700.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Serpent-eagle belong to?
The Madagascar Serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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