Where to see
Where to see the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher in South Africa
The Madagascan pygmy kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Corythornis madagascariensis · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Corythornis madagascariensis
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher?
Sightings of the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher peak from Oct to Nov, based on 276 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher?
The Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher?
The Madagascan pygmy kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and found in western dry deciduous forests.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher
Every stay on the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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