Malagasy Spinetail

Malagasy Spinetail

Zoonavena grandidieri

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

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Ranomafana National Park
23 Verified sightings at Ranomafana National Park From 2019 to 2026
24 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate

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 Ranomafana National Park

Malagasy Palm-Swift
LC

Malagasy Palm-Swift

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cypsiurus gracilis

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Madagascar Swift
LC

Madagascar Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Apus balstoni

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Alpine Swift
LC

Alpine Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Tachymarptis melba

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Little Swift
LC

Little Swift

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Apus affinis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
African Palm-Swift
LC

African Palm-Swift

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cypsiurus parvus

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

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Malagasy Spinetail in Ranomafana National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Malagasy Spinetail sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Malagasy Spinetail in Ranomafana National Park?

February has the highest sighting rate for Malagasy Spinetail in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.

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