​Birds – Tsimanampetsotsa NP

Philip Briggs
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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.

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park is a great birding destination. The large alkaline lake is an important breeding site for greater flamingo and often hosts flocks of lesser flamingo. It is also a good place to look for the rare and localized Madagascar plover and Madagascar grebe. Even more alluring for endemic birds is the spiny forest, where a long list of dry-country specials includes the comical running coua and peculiar sickle-billed vanga. Night walks are recommended to spot some of the nocturnal species.

Notable Birds in Tsimanampetsotsa NP
Greater flamingo
Common
Greater vasa parrot
Occasional
Lesser flamingo
Common
Madagascar plover
Occasional
Running coua
Occasional

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Birds in Tsimanampetsotsa NP
Bird Species
110+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Tsimanampetsotsa is good throughout the year and many birds can be seen at any time. The Wet season months are best for bird watching as birds tend to be more vocal and active during this time. This is also when migrants are present. However, these months are very hot and humid. So, as a compromise, the ideal time is perhaps from September to December and in April. Flamingos are mostly resident from April to October.

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Birds in Tsimanampetsotsa NP
Bird Species
110+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr