​Birds – Amber Mountain NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Insight guide to Madagascar.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Amber Mountain National Park is a good place to see a variety of rainforest birds. The wide, well-maintained tracks lend themselves to viewing into the canopy. The mountain supports the entire global population of Amber mountain rock thrush (around 5,000 individuals) and these are very easy to find. Other specials include the striking cuckoo roller, the magnificent Madagascar crested ibis and the shyer pitta-like ground roller. Look out for waterbirds, such as Madagascar little grebe, on the crater lakes.

Notable Birds in Amber Mountain NP
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Amber mountain rock thrush
Common
Madagascar crested ibis
Occasional
Madagascar fish eagle
Occasional
Madagascar magpie-robin
Common
Madagascar paradise flycatcher
Occasional

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Birds in Amber Mountain NP
Bird Species
75+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Amber Mountain is good throughout the year. However, many birds tend to be silent and inactive from May to August, during the beginning and middle of the Dry season. This is especially true for the sought-after ground rollers. The Wet season (November to April) is best for birding as migratory birds are present, but the wettest months from January to March can be problematic for logistical reasons. So, the ideal time is from September to December, before the heavy rains arrive.

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Birds in Amber Mountain NP
Bird Species
75+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr