Where to see
Where to see the Madagascar Serpent Eagle in South Africa
The Madagascan serpent eagle, serpentaire de Madagascar, or culebrera azor (Eutriorchis astur) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Eutriorchis astur · Endangered
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Madagascar Serpent Eagle
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
IUCN Red List
Endangered
Species
Eutriorchis astur
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Madagascar Serpent Eagle on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Serpent Eagle?
The Madagascar Serpent Eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Madagascar Serpent Eagle?
The Madagascan serpent eagle, serpentaire de Madagascar, or culebrera azor (Eutriorchis astur) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Eutriorchis. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Madagascar Serpent Eagle
Every stay on the Madagascar Serpent Eagle page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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