Hawk Madagascar Cuckoo- (Aviceda madagascariensis) in flight – endemic – Madagascar

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Hawk Madagascar Cuckoo- (Aviceda madagascariensis) in flight – endemic – Madagascar

I anticipated the Cuckoo-Hawk taking off and managed to get a series of great pictures in focus despite poor late afternoon light.  Although slightly out of focus the picture does illustrates the prime wing feather pattern.

  • Species:Madagascar Cuckoo-Hawk (Aviceda madagascariensis)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight - endemic
  • FamilyKites, Hawks & Eagles (Accipitridae)
  • Date Taken20161007
  • Location:Ifaty Salt Pans
  • Area:Ifaty
  • Country:Madagascar
  • Region:Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO06202ac Hawk Madagascar Cuckoo- E 2 Ifaty Salt Pans Ifaty Madagascar Oct16 PH2_3615
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