​Birds – Bemaraha 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.

Bemaraha National Park has more than 100 bird species. Forest specialties include Coquerel’s coua, crested coua, sickle-billed vanga, white-headed vanga and rufous vanga. The Manambolo River is a good place to see the critically endangered Madagascar fish eagle, Madagascar’s largest raptor. Of special interest is the country’s most recently identified bird, the Tsingy wood rail. Other notable birds include Henst’s goshawk, Madagascar sparrowhawk, Madagascar harrier hawk, Madagascar crested ibis and Madagascar grey-throated rail.

Notable Birds in Bemaraha NP
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Coquerel’s coua
Common
Forest rock thrush
Occasional
Madagascar buttonquail
Occasional
Madagascar fish eagle
Occasional
Madagascar paradise flycatcher
Common

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Facts & Figures

Birds in Bemaraha NP
Bird Species
100+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Bemaraha is good throughout the year and many species can be seen year-round. The wet summer months are the best time though, with migratory birds present from November to April. However, the park is closed for much of this time as the access road becomes impassable from late November to March. For birding, try to visit in October, November or April (if the access road is open).

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Bemaraha NP
Bird Species
100+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr