Where to see
Where to see the Malagasy Kingfisher in South Africa
The Malagasy kingfisher or Madagascar kingfisher (Corythornis vintsioides) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is found in Madagascar, Mayotte and the Comoros.
Corythornis vintsioides · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Malagasy 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 vintsioides
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Malagasy Kingfisher on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Malagasy Kingfisher?
The Malagasy Kingfisher is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Malagasy Kingfisher?
The Malagasy Kingfisher (Corythornis vintsioides) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Malagasy Kingfisher?
The Malagasy kingfisher or Madagascar kingfisher (Corythornis vintsioides) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is found in Madagascar, Mayotte and the Comoros. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Malagasy Kingfisher
Every stay on the Malagasy 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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