Madagascar Swift
Apus balstoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusApus (Typical Swifts)
- SpeciesApus balstoni (Madagascar Swift)
190 Verified sightings at Ranomafana National Park From 2019 to 2026
207 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Madagascar Swift
The Malagasy black swift (Apus balstoni) or Madagascar swift, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
A. b. balstoni – Madagascar A. b. mayottensis – Comoro Islands Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Swift in Ranomafana 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 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 3 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Swift in Ranomafana National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Swift sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 190 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Swift in Ranomafana National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Swift in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.