​Birds – Ankarana SR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Insight guide to Madagascar.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Ankarana Special Reserve’s checklist of more than 90 bird species includes a large number of Madagascar endemics. Some birds to look out for are the lesser vasa parrot, Madagascar crested ibis and Madagascar pygmy kingfisher. Blue vanga and sickle-billed vanga are just two of the many vanga species that occur in the reserve. A noteworthy phenomenon of Ankarana is that insect-eating species are quite often seen foraging together in mixed bird parties.

Notable Birds in Ankarana SR
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Blue vanga
Common
Crested coua
Occasional
Lesser vasa parrot
Common
Madagascar paradise flycatcher
Common
Sickle-billed vanga
Common

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Birds in Ankarana SR
Bird Species
90+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Ankarana is good throughout the year. However, many birds tend to be silent and inactive in the Dry season (May to October) months from May to August. The Wet season (November to April) is the best time for bird watching, but the wettest months from January to March can be difficult to travel in. So, as a compromise, the ideal time is perhaps from September to December, before the heavy rains start. Migratory birds are present in the wet summer months from November to April.

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Birds in Ankarana SR
Bird Species
90+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr