Status Critically Endangered
Population Trend
Decreasing
Type
Bird
Location(s)
Madagascar
Mauritius
Threats
Loss of nesting and foraging habitat due to deforestation, soil erosion and the development of wetland areas for rice-paddies
Human competition for fish stocks
Persecution through the taking of nestlings and shooting of adults
Accidental entanglement in fishing nets
Disturbance at breeding sites by human activities
Use of eagle body parts in food and traditional medicine
Capture for pet trade
