Malagasy Palm-Swift
Cypsiurus gracilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusCypsiurus (Old World Palm Swifts)
- SpeciesCypsiurus gracilis (Malagasy Palm-Swift)
About the Malagasy Palm-Swift
The Malagasy palm swift (Cypsiurus gracilis) is a small swift in the family Apodidae. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, with which it was formerly considered conspecific. It was split based on differences in vocalizations and plumage coloration.
The Malagasy palm swift is native to Madagascar and Comoros. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Malagasy Palm-Swift 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 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 3 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Malagasy Palm-Swift in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Malagasy Palm-Swift sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 76 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Malagasy Palm-Swift in Ankarafantsika National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Malagasy Palm-Swift in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.