Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher
Corythornis madagascariensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCoraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies)
- FamilyAlcedinidae (Kingfishers)
- GenusCorythornis (African River Kingfishers)
- SpeciesCorythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher)
About the Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher
The Madagascar 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. The first formal description of the Madagascan pygmy kingfisher was by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 in the twelfth edition of his Systema Naturae under the binomial name Alcedo madagascariensis.
Although it has been placed in the genera Ceyx and Ispidina in the past, a study of its molecular phylogenetic relationships with other genera in the region suggests it is best treated as a member of the genus Corythornis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher in Ranomafana National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Ranomafana National Park
Malagasy Kingfisher
Corythornis vintsioides
Pitta-like Ground Roller
Atelornis pittoides
Rufous-headed Ground Roller
Atelornis crossleyi
Madagascar Bee-eater
Merops superciliosus
Broad-billed Roller
Eurystomus glaucurus
Short-legged Ground Roller
Brachypteracias leptosomus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher in Ranomafana National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 90 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher in Ranomafana National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.