Malagasy Spinetail

Malagasy Spinetail

Zoonavena grandidieri

Silhouette: Aviceda (vectorized by T. Michael Keesey) · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Ankarafantsika National Park
1 Verified sightings at Ankarafantsika National Park From 2019 to 2026
24 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026

About the Malagasy Spinetail

The Madagascar spinetail, Madagascan spinetail or Malagasy spinetail (Zoonavena grandidieri) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Ankarafantsika National Park

Malagasy Palm-Swift
LC

Malagasy Palm-Swift

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cypsiurus gracilis

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Madagascar Swift
LC

Madagascar Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Apus balstoni

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Alpine Swift
LC

Alpine Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Tachymarptis melba

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

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
<5%
2 Ankarafantsika National Park 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Insufficient data
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