Madagascar Nightjar
Caprimulgus madagascariensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCaprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies)
- FamilyCaprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)
- GenusCaprimulgus (Old World Nightjars)
- SpeciesCaprimulgus madagascariensis (Madagascar Nightjar)
73 Verified sightings at Ankarafantsika National Park From 2019 to 2026
135 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Madagascar Nightjar
The Madagascar nightjar or Madagascan nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha and Aldabra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Nightjar in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 3 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Nightjar in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Nightjar sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 73 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Nightjar in Ankarafantsika National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Nightjar in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.