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The Madagascar serpent eagle is a medium-sized raptor with a long rounded tail and short rounded wings. It is dark grey on its back and a lighter grey on its belly, breast, and throat. Dark barring covers the bird's body. It has yellow eyes and a sharp, hooked beak with strong talons. It measures 57 to 66 cm (22 to 26 in) long with a wingspan of 90 to 110 cm (35 to 43 in).
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When to see the Madagascar Serpent Eagle
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 3 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Madagascar Serpent Eagle
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Madagascar Serpent Eagle
The Madagascar serpent eagle 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. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Easily confused with
Philippine EaglePithecophaga jefferyiThe Philippine eagle's nape is adorned with long, brown feathers that form a shaggy, mane-like crest.
Chestnut-shouldered GoshawkErythrotriorchis buergersiThe chestnut-shouldered goshawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Grey HawkButeo plagiatusThe gray hawk averages 46–61 cm (18–24 in) inches in length and weighs 475 g (16.8 oz).
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