Madagascar Buzzard
Madagascar Buzzard
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The Madagascar Buzzard is the only resident *Buteo* species on Madagascar, inhabiting a wide range of forested and open habitats across the island. It is a common and adaptable raptor.
Where to spot
Widespread across Madagascar, found in primary and secondary forests, open woodlands, savannas, and cultivated areas from sea level to high altitudes.
How to spot
Look for its dark brown upperparts, variable underparts (ranging from dark to rufous to pale), and distinctively barred tail. Its most common call is a drawn-out, mewing 'keee-yaah'.
When to spot
Year-round resident, active during daylight hours. Often seen soaring overhead or perched on prominent trees.
Where to spot
Widespread across Madagascar, found in primary and secondary forests, open woodlands, savannas, and cultivated areas from sea level to high altitudes.
How to spot
Look for its dark brown upperparts, variable underparts (ranging from dark to rufous to pale), and distinctively barred tail. Its most common call is a drawn-out, mewing 'keee-yaah'.
When to spot
Year-round resident, active during daylight hours. Often seen soaring overhead or perched on prominent trees.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This buzzard exhibits notable plasticity in its diet, feeding on a wide variety of prey, from insects and small reptiles to small birds and mammals, showcasing its adaptability to different Malagasy ecosystems.
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