Ifotaka Forest
Birds
Madagascar Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Insight guide to Madagascar.
Access to a variety of habitats in a small area makes Ifotaka Forest a very rewarding birding destination. Many water-associated birds can be found on the bank of the Mandrare River. The gallery forest is home to a variety of species and the spiny forest is best for some dry country specials. Night walks are great to look for sleeping birds and owls, such as the Madagascar scops owl.
Notable Birds in Ifotaka Forest
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Bird watching in Ifotaka is good throughout the year, but the best time is from September to April. However, the camp is closed from January to late March. So, practically, this leaves September to December and April as the best months. Many birds tend to be silent and inactive in the dry cool season from May to August. Migratory birds are present in the wet summer months from November to April.
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