Madagascar Sparrowhawk
Accipiter madagascariensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusAccipiter (True Accipiters)
- SpeciesAccipiter madagascariensis (Madagascar Sparrowhawk)
About the Madagascar Sparrowhawk
The Madagascar sparrowhawk (Accipiter madagascariensis) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
It is threatened by habitat loss. It may form a superspecies with Eurasian sparrowhawk (A. nisus) and rufous-chested sparrowhawk (A. rufiventris) (Ferguson-Lees and Christie 2001). The Madagascar Sparrowhawk inhabits Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. These Islands are almost 300 miles away from Madagascar over open ocean.
It is suspected that there is between 3300 and 6700 mature Madagascar Sparrowhawks in the wild. It was classified as near threatened in August 2018 by the IUCN. They can be found at altitudes from sea level up to 1500 meters, but typically stay under 1000 meters. Their habitats consist of rainforests in the East, deciduous forests in the west, and spiny forests in the southwest.
The Madagascar Sparrowhawk eats other small birds which makes up 97% of their prey. Common... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Sparrowhawk in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 3 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Sparrowhawk in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Sparrowhawk sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Sparrowhawk in Ankarafantsika National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Sparrowhawk in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.