Hawks, Kites and Eagles
Order: Falconiformes. Family: Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. There are 233 species worldwide and 13 species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Baza* | Aviceda madagascariensis | |
| Bat Hawk | Macheiramphus alcinus | |
| Black-shouldered Kite | Elanus caeruleus | |
| Yellow-billed Kite | Milvus aegyptius | |
| Madagascar Fish Eagle* | Haliaeetus vociferoides | |
| Madagascar Serpent Eagle* | Eutriorchis astur | |
| Madagascar Harrier-hawk* | Polyboroides radiatus | |
| Madagascar Marsh Harrier* | Circus macrosceles | |
| Henst's Goshawk* | Accipiter henstii | |
| Madagascar Sparrowhawk* | Accipiter madagascariensis | |
| Frances's Goshawk* | Accipiter francesii | |
| Madagascar Buzzard* | Buteo brachypterus |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar
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“The curse of hell upon the sleek upstart
That got the Captain finally on his back
And took the red red vitals of his heart
And made the kites to whet their beaks clack clack.”
—John Crowe Ransom (1888–1974)