​Birds – Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is one of Madagascar’s most popular bird-watching sites. More than 110 species are recorded here, including many endemics. The Andasibe section of the park, close to Andasibe village, is more accessible and its mid-altitude forest zone is a great birding hot spot. Here you can tick off some of the widespread Madagascar endemics, such as blue coua, nuthatch vanga and the Madagascar crested ibis, which is sometimes seen scurrying along forest paths. The primary forest of Mantadia is steeper and a bit more challenging to explore, but rare highlights include red-breasted coua and helmet vanga.

Notable Birds in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
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Blue coua
Rare
Madagascar crested ibis
Occasional
Madagascar little grebe
Common
Madagascar pond heron
Common
Velvet asity
Rare

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Bird Species
110+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Andasibe-Mantadia is good throughout the year, but the best time is from September to December. Many birds tend to be more silent and inactive in the dry cold season from May to August. This is especially true for the sought-after ground rollers. Migratory birds are present in the wet summer months from November to April.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Bird Species
110+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr