Which bird of prey is endemic to Madagascar and is also called the Madagascar sea eagle?

The Madagascar fish eagle is endemic to Madagascar and is also called the Madagascar sea eagle.

This large eagle lives around lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters on the island. Fish are its principal food, although it can also take crabs, reptiles, birds, and occasionally carrion. It usually hunts from a perch before plunging down to seize prey.

The species is closely associated with Madagascar’s freshwater ecosystems, but it is not the same bird as Africa’s familiar African fish eagle. Its scientific name, Haliaeetus vociferoides, reflects its relationship to the fish-eagle group.

Habitat loss, disturbance near nesting sites, and changes to wetland environments have contributed to its rarity. Conservation work has focused on protecting nesting areas and maintaining healthy fish-bearing waters. The eagle’s restricted range makes Madagascar especially important for its survival.