Madagascar Buzzard

Buteo brachypterus

Least Concern

The Madagascar Buzzard is a bird of prey of Madagascar and nearby western Indian Ocean islands. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Accipitridae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Madagascar Buzzard Range — Resident or seasonal range in Madagascar and nearby western Indian Ocean islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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