Ward's Flycatcher
Pseudobias wardi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyVangidae (Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies)
- GenusPseudobias
- SpeciesPseudobias wardi (Ward's Flycatcher)
About the Ward's Flycatcher
Ward's vanga (Pseudobias wardi), also known as Ward's flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Pseudobias. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Its common name and Latin binomial commemorate the English naturalist Christopher Ward, who collected the type specimen of the bird. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ward's Flycatcher in Ranomafana National Park
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Newtonia brunneicauda
Blue Vanga
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Pollen's Vanga
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White-headed Vanga
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Chabert Vanga
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Dark Newtonia
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Hook-billed Vanga
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Rufous Vanga
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Nuthatch-Vanga
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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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ward's Flycatcher in Ranomafana National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Ward's Flycatcher sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 365 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ward's Flycatcher in Ranomafana National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Ward's Flycatcher in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.