Systematic list of Birds for Madagascar

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Systematic list of Birds for Madagascar,

Jan Vermeulen

This list follows the sequence and scientific nomenclature of James F. Clements (July 1991, Birds of the World. A Check List. and Supplement No. 1, 1992).

This specific treatment follows Dr. Charles Sibley and Dr. Burt L. Monroe, Jr (1990, Distribution and Taxonomy of Birds of the World, Yale University Press).

Species in parentheses are the English names in "Guide to the Birds of Madagascar" by Olivier Langrand, but only mentioned when these differ significantly from the Clements Check List. The Dutch names follow the translated "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World" (Geïllustreerde Encyclopedie van de Vogels) of Dr. Christopher M. Perrins.

Data are estimates of the minimum numbers seen.

I have not listed exact numbers and sites of all species. I am sure that any birder can survive without knowing how many Common Mynas we saw at Antananarivo.

*           = endemic species (Madagascar and the Comoros, Mascarenes and Seychelles)
(i)          = introduced species
N.P.      = National Park
100+     = at least 100 birds

1. * MADAGASCAR LITTLE GREBE, Tachybaptus pelzelnii, Pelzelns Dodaars
A pair on the lake at Périnet, a single bird on a lake near Vohiparara.

2. RED‑TAILED TROPICBIRD, Phaethon rubricauda, Roodstaartkeerkringvogel
At least 75 pair, with some almost fully grown young were found breeding on Nosy Ve.

3. LONG‑TAILED CORMORANT (REED CORMORANT), Phalacrocorax africanus, Afrikaanse Dwergaalscholver
A single bird was seen along the lake at Périnet.

4. AFRICAN DARTER, Anhinga rufa, Afrikaanse Slangehalsvogel
2 birds were seen along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station.

5. FULVOUS WHISTLING‑DUCK, Dendrocygna bicolor, Rosse fluiteend
2 en route from Antananarivo - Majunga, 8 at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

6. WHITE‑FACED WHISTLING‑DUCK, Dendrocygna viduata, Witwangfluiteend
2 on the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station, 50+ at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

7. WHITE‑BACKED DUCK, Thalassornis leuconotus, Witrugeend
2 at the marshes 17 kms north of Ampijora Forest Station.

8. COMB DUCK (KNOB‑BILLED DUCK), Sarkidiornis melanotos, Knobbeleend
30+ en route from Majunga - Ampijora, 3 along the coast near Tulear.

9. AFRICAN PYGMY‑GOOSE, Nettapus auritus, Afrikaanse Dwergeend
2 at the marshes 17 kms north of Ampijora Forest Station.

10. * MELLER'S DUCK, Anas melleri, Mellers Eend
A pair at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

11. RED‑BILLED DUCK (RED‑BILLED TEAL), Anas erythrorhyncha, Roodsnavelpijlstaart
2 along the Mandrare River at Berenty, 5 on a lake near Vohiparara, 100+ at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

12. HOTTENTOT TEAL, Anas hottentota, Hottentottaling
40+ at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

13. BLACK HERON, Egretta ardesiaca, Zwarte reiger
4 en route from Majunga - Ampijora, single ones along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station and at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

14. * MASCARENE REEF‑EGRET (DIMORPHIC EGRET), Egretta dimorpha, Mascarenenrifreiger
Seen in small numbers at most of the wetland sites visited.

15. GREY HERON, Ardea cinerea, Blauwe Reiger
2 en route from Majunga - Ampijora, 1 at the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station, 1 at the airport pool at Tulear, 3 along the coast near Tulear.

16. * MADAGASCAR HERON (HUMBLOT'S HERON), Ardea humbloti, Madagaskarreiger
Single ones en route from Ampijora - Antananarivo and along the coast near Tulear.

17. PURPLE HERON, Ardea purpurea, Purperreiger
2 along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station, single ones at Périnet and Vohiparara.

18. GREAT EGRET, Casmerodius albus, Grote Zilverreiger
Fairly common at wetland sites. 50+ were seen en route from Majunga - Ampijora.

19. CATTLE EGRET, Bubulcus ibis, Koereiger
A very common bird with large numbers seen at nearly all sites. A large breeding colony was seen at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo and at the Berenty reserve.

20. SQUACCO HERON, Ardeola ralloides, Ralreiger
6 along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station, 100+ were breeding at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

21. * MADAGASCAR POND‑HERON, Ardeola idae, Madagaskar‑ralreiger
1 along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station, 15+ were seen breeding at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

22. STRIATED HERON (GREEN‑BACKED HERON), Butorides striatus, Mangrove‑reiger
Small numbers throughout the country.

23. BLACK‑CROWNED NIGHT‑HERON, Nycticorax nycticorax, Kwak
5 en route from Majunga - Ampijora, 4 along a lake in the centre of Antananarivo, 7 at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

24. HAMERKOP, Scopus umbretta, Hamerkop
Only seen in small numbers in the rice paddies around Antananarivo.

25. GLOSSY IBIS, Plegadis falcinellus, Zwarte Ibis
15+ en route from Majunga - Ampijora.

26. * WHITE‑WINGED IBIS (MADAGASCAR CRESTED IBIS), Lophotibis cristata, Kuifibis
2 at Ampijora Forest Station (a breeding bird on the nest and a bird walking down the trails), 2 heard at Périnet.

27. BLACK KITE, Milvus migrans, Zwarte Wouw
A fairly common bird throughout the country.

28. * MADAGASCAR FISH‑EAGLE, Haliaeetus vociferoides, Madagaskarzeearend
A pair was seen in the trees along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station.

29. * REUNION HARRIER, Circus maillardi, Réunionkiekendief
Single ones (males) at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo and en route from Ampijora - Antananarivo.

30. * MADAGASCAR HARRIER‑HAWK, Polyboroides radiatus, Holenkiekendief
Only a single bird seen at the Mora Mora Hotel area near Tulear.

31. * FRANCES' GOSHAWK (SPARROWHAWK), Accipiter francesii, Madagaskarshikra
4 at Ampijora Forest Station, 1 at Ranomafana N.P.

32. * MADAGASCAR SPARROWHAWK, Accipiter madagascariensis, Madagaskarsperwer
Single ones at Ampijora Forest Station and Périnet.

33. * HENST'S GOSHAWK, Accipiter henstii, Madagaskarhavik
A single bird at Ranomafana N.P.

34. * MADAGASCAR BUZZARD, Buteo brachypterus, Madagaskarbuizerd
Seen at most of the sites visited, usually flying over the forest edge.

35. * NEWTON'S KESTREL (MADAGASCAR KESTREL), Falco newtoni, Madagaskartorenvalk
A fairly common species, seen throughout the country.

36. * BARRED KESTREL (BANDED KESTREL), Falco zoniventris, Gebandeerde Torenvalk
A splendid observation of a bird in the top of a tree, 500 metres south of the Mora Mora Hotel.

37. ELEONORA'S FALCON, Falco eleonorae, Eleonora's Valk
14 en route from Antananarivo - Majunga (km 78 - 81 north of Tana), 3 en route from Ranomafana N.P. - Antananarivo, 1 at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo.

38. SOOTY FALCON, Falco concolor, Woestijnvalk
2 at Ampijora Forest Station, 3 at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo.

39. HELMETED GUINEAFOWL, Numida meleagris, Helmparelhoen
4 en route from Majunga - Ampijora, 2 en route from Ampijora - Antananarivo, 4 near Zombitsy Forest.

40. * MADAGASCAR PARTRIDGE, Margaroperdix madagascarensis, Madagaskarpatrijs
A pair en route from Majunga - Ampijora and another pair at Relais de la Reine.

41. * MADAGASCAR BUTTONQUAIL, Turnix nigricollis, Madagaskarvechtkwartel
Single ones en route from Majunga - Ampijora and near Zombitsy Forest, 2 at the La Mangrove Hotel area near Tulear.

42. * MADAGASCAR FLUFFTAIL, Sarothrura insularis, Hova‑ral
A few times heard at Périnet and Ranomafana N.P., 1 seen at Vohiparara.

43. * SLENDER‑BILLED FLUFFTAIL, Sarothrura watersi, Bartletts Ral
A splendid observation of a female at the disused rice paddies 9 kms west of Vohiparara.

44. * MADAGASCAR WOOD RAIL, Canirallus kioloides, Madagaskargrijskeelral
3 seen at Périnet, a few heard at Périnet.

45. * MADAGASCAR RAIL, Rallus madagascariensis, Madagaskarwaterral
2 at the small marshy area 9 kms west of Périnet.

46. * CUVIER'S RAIL (WHITE‑THROATED RAIL), Dryolimnas cuvieri, Witkeelral
Heard at Périnet, 2 seen at Relais de la Reine.

47. ALLEN'S GALLINULE, Porphyrio alleni, Afrikaans Purperhoen
A single observation at the marshes 17 kms north of Ampijora Forest Station.

48. COMMON MOORHEN, Gallinula chloropus, Waterhoen
1 at the lake 17 kms north of Ampijora, 2 on the lake at Périnet, 10+ at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

49. * WHITE‑BREASTED MESITE, Mesitornis variegata, Witborststelral
A few heard and 3 seen at Ampijora Forest Station.

50. * BROWN MESITE, Mesitornis unicolor, Bruine Stelral
A pair was netted by students from the university of Antananarivo at Ranomafana N.P.

51. * SUBDESERT MESITE, Monias benschi, Bensch' Stelral
A female had been "treed" and sat motionless, allowing close study at the Mora Mora Hotel area near Tulear.

52. * MADAGASCAR JACANA, Actophilornis albinucha, Madagaskarjacana
6 birds at the lake 17 kms north of Ampijora.

53. * MADAGASCAR SNIPE, Gallinago macrodactyla, Madagaskarsnip
A single bird at a marshy area near Vohiparara. No effort was spent looking for any others.

54. WHIMBREL, Numenius phaeopus, Regenwulp
Small numbers along the coast near Tulear.

55. COMMON GREENSHANK, Tringa nebularia, Groenpootruiter
5 along the Mandrare River at Berenty, small numbers along the coast near Tulear.

56. COMMON SANDPIPER, Tringa hypoleucos, Oeverloper
2 along the main lake at Ampijora Forest Station, 4 along the coast near La Mangrove Hotel, single ones at Vohiparara and at Lake Alarobia in Antananarivo.

57. RUDDY TURNSTONE, Arenaria interpres, Steenloper
6 on the beach of Nosy Ve.

58. SANDERLING, Calidris alba, Drieteenstrandloper
5 on the beach of Nosy Ve.

59. CURLEW SANDPIPER, Calidris ferruginea, Krombekstrandloper
25+ along the airport pool at Tulear.

60. CRAB PLOVER, Dromas ardeola, Krabplevier
60+ on the beach of Nosy Ve.

61. BLACK‑WINGED STILT, Himantopus himantopus, Steltkluut
3 along the airport pool at Tulear.

62. * MADAGASCAR PRATINCOLE, Glareola ocularis, Madagaskarvorkstaartplevier
20+ at a large river 100 kms south of Ampijora en route to Tana, 4 at the river bridge over the Mangoro River en route to Périnet.

63. GRAY PLOVER (BLACK‑BELLIED PLOVER), Pluvialis squatarola, Zilverplevier
Fairly common along the coast near Tulear.

64. COMMON RINGED PLOVER, Charadrius hiaticula, Bontbekplevier
50+ along the airport pool at Tulear.

65. * MADAGASCAR PLOVER, Charadrius thoracicus, Madagaskarplevier
2 pairs with young birds along the airport pool at Tulear.

66. KITTLITZ'S PLOVER, Charadrius pecuarius, Herdersplevier
10+ along the airport pool at Tulear, 2 along the coast near Tulear.

67. WHITE‑FRONTED PLOVER, Charadrius marginatus, Vale Strandplevier
A single bird at Nosy Ve.

68. GREATER SANDPLOVER, Charadrius leschenaultii, Woestijnplevier
4 along the airport pool at Tulear, 20+ along a pool in the neigbourhood of Tulear.

69. KELP GULL, Larus dominicanus, Kelpmeeuw
7 along the coast at Fort Dauphin.

70. CASPIAN TERN, Sterna caspia, Reuzenstern
A few near Nosy Ve.

71. GREAT CRESTED‑TERN, Sterna bergii, Grote Kuifstern
30+ at Nosy Ve.

72. LESSER CRESTED‑TERN, Sterna bengalensis, Bengaalse Stern
100+ at Nosy Ve.

73. ROSEATE TERN, Sterna dougallii, Dougalls Stern
2 at Nosy Ve.

74. SAUNDERS' TERN, Sterna saundersi, Saunders Dwergstern
15+ at Nosy Ve.

75. * MADAGASCAR SANDGROUSE, Pterocles personatus, Madagaskarzandhoen
8 en route from Majunga - Ampijora Forest Station.

76. (i) ROCK DOVE, Columba livia, Stadsduif
A common bird near villages and cities.

77. * MADAGASCAR TURTLE‑DOVE, Columba picturata, Madagaskartortel
A common and widespread species in Madagascar.

78. NAMAQUA DOVE, Oena capensis, Maskerduif
A common and widespread species in Madagascar.

79. * MADAGASCAR GREEN‑PIGEON, Treron australis, Madagaskarpapegaaiduif
6 at Ampijora Forest Station, 5 in the La Mangrove Hotel area (St. Augustin road), single birds in the Mora Mora Hotel area and at Zombitsy Forest.

80. * MADAGASCAR BLUE‑PIGEON, Alectroenas madagascariensis, Madagaskar‑Blauwe Duif
5 at Périnet and 8 at Ranomafana N.P.

81. * VASA PARROT (GREATER VASA PARROT), Coracopsis vasa, Grote Vasa‑papegaai
4 at Ampijora Forest Station and 3 at Périnet.

82. * BLACK PARROT (LESSER VASA PARROT), Coracopsis nigra, Kleine Vasa‑papegaai
Fairly common and seen at most forest sites.

83. * GREY‑HEADED LOVEBIRD, Agapornis canus, Grijskopagapornis
9 at Ampijora Forest Station, 100+ at La Mangrove Hotel area and 30+ in the Mora Mora Hotel area.

84. * MADAGASCAR CUCKOO (MADAGASCAR LESSER CUCKOO), Cuculus rochii, Madagaskarkoekoek
A common bird, often heard and seen at most sites visited.

85. * GIANT COUA, Coua gigas, Grote Coua
4 at the Berenty reserve.

86. * COQUEREL'S COUA, Coua coquereli, Coquerels Coua
Single birds at Ampijora Forest Station and at Zombitsy Forest.

87. * RED‑BREASTED COUA, Coua serriana, Vruchtencoua
A single observation at Périnet.

88. * RED‑FRONTED COUA, Coua reynaudii, Reynauds Coua
2 at Périnet and 1 at Vohiparara.

89. * RUNNING COUA, Coua cursor, Rencoua
2 in the Mora Mora Hotel area near Tulear and 1 en route from Tulear - Zombitsy Forest.

90. * RED‑CAPPED COUA, Coua ruficeps, Roestkopcoua
4 at Ampijora Forest Station, 2 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel.

91. * CRESTED COUA, Coua cristata, Kuifcoua
10+ at Ampijora Forest Station, 2 at Berenty, 2 along the St. Augustin road near La Mangrove Hotel, 4 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel.

92. * VERREAUX'S COUA, Coua verreauxi, Grijze Coua
A single observation of a bird along the St. Augustin road near La Mangrove Hotel.

93. * BLUE COUA, Coua caerulea, Blauwe Coua
5 at Périnet, 2 at Vohiparara and 4 at Ranomafana N.P.

94. * MADAGASCAR COUCAL, Centropus toulou, Toeloe‑spoorkoekoek
A common and widespread species.

95. * MALAGASY SCOPS‑OWL, Otus rutilus, Madagaskardwergooruil
1 at Ampijora Forest Station, heard at Périnet and 2 at Berenty.

96. * MADAGASCAR HAWK‑OWL (WHITE‑BROWED OWL), Ninox superciliaris, Madagaskarvalkuil
3 at Berenty.

97. * MADAGASCAR LONG‑EARED OWL, Asio madagascariensis, Madagaskarransuil
An immature bird at Périnet.

98. * MADAGASCAR NIGHTJAR, Caprimulgus madagascariensis, Madagaskarnachtzwaluw
6 at Ampijora Forest Station, 2 in the La Mangrove Hotel area, 2 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel, 1 at Ranomafana N.P.

99. * COLLARED NIGHTJAR, Caprimulgus enarratus, Gekraagde Nachtzwaluw
A bird at the 'nest' with two chicks at Périnet.

100. * MADAGASCAR SPINETAIL (MALAGASY SPINE‑TAILED SWIFT), Zoonavena grandidieri, Madagaskarstekelstaartgierzwaluw
Several birds at Périnet.

101. AFRICAN PALM‑SWIFT, Cypsiurus parvus, Afrikaanse Palmgierzwaluw
A fairly common species, mostly seen near palms.

102. * MADAGASCAR SWIFT, Apus balstoni, Madagaskar Zwarte Gierzwaluw
Seen quite commonly at most sites.

103. * DIADEMED KINGFISHER (MALAGASY KINGFISHER), Alcedo vintsioides, Zwartsnavelijsvogel
Seen in small numbers at most sites visited and often seen en route.

104. * MADAGASCAR PYGMY‑KINGFISHER, Ispidina madagascariensis, Madagaskardwergijsvogel
Single ones at Périnet and Vohiparara.

105. * MADAGASCAR BEE‑EATER, Merops superciliosus, Blauwwangbijeneter
A common and widespread species.

106. BROAD‑BILLED ROLLER, Eurystomus glaucurus, Breedbekscharrelaar
A fairly common species, mostly seen in pairs.

107. * SHORT‑LEGGED GROUND‑ROLLER, Brachypteracias leptosomus, Gebandeerde Grondscharrelaar
A single bird at Périnet.

108. * SCALY GROUND‑ROLLER, Brachypteracias squamigera, Geschubde Grondscharrelaar
2 near Périnet in the rainforest at the grafite mines near Andasibe. They were taped into the area, and gave stunning views down to two metres.

109. * PITTA‑LIKE GROUND‑ROLLER, Atelornis pittoides, Blauwkopgrondscharrelaar
3 at Ranomafana N.P. and a single bird near Périnet in the rainforest at the grafite mines near Andasibe.

110. * RUFOUS‑HEADED GROUND‑ROLLER, Atelornis crossleyi, Crossley's Grondscharrelaar
A single observation at Vohiparara.

111. * LONG‑TAILED GROUND‑ROLLER, Uratelornis chimaera, Langstaartgrondscharrelaar
A single bird in the spiny forest in the Mora Mora Hotel area near Tulear.

112. * CUCKOO‑ROLLER, Leptosomus discolor, Koerol
1 at Ampijora Forest Station, 3 near Périnet, a pair at the nest in Zombitsy Forest, a few heard at Ranomafana N.P.

113. AFRICAN HOOPOE, Upupa africana, Afrikaanse Hop
10+ at Ampijora Forest Station, 7 in the Berenty area, 3 at Anakoa, 2 near Relais de la Reine.

114. * VELVET ASITY, Philepitta castanea, Fluweelasitie
3 males at Périnet, 2 males at Vohiparara, 2 males at Ranomafana N.P.

115. * SCHLEGEL'S ASITY, Philepitta schlegeli, Schlegels Asitie
A female and a male at Ampijora Forest Station.

116. * WATTLED ASITY (SUNBIRD‑ASITY), Neodrepanis coruscans, Langsnavelhoningasitie
A female at Périnet, a male at Vohiparara and at Ranomafana N.P.

117. * SMALL‑BILLED ASITY (YELLOW‑BELLIED SUNBIRD‑ASITY), Neodrepanis hypoxanthus, Kortsnavelhoningasitie
A pair at Vohiparara.

118. * MADAGASCAR PARADISE‑FLYCATCHER, Terpsiphone mutata, Madagaskarparadijsmonarch
A common and widespread forest species.

119. * CRESTED DRONGO, Dicrurus forficatus, Kuifdrongo
A very common and widespread species.

120. PIED CROW, Corvus albus, Schildraaf
A fairly common bird of the open countryside, with many being seen from the car en route.

121. * MADAGASCAR CUCKOO‑SHRIKE (ASHY CUCKOO‑SHRIKE), Coracina cinerea, Madagaskarrupsvogel
A fairly comon bird and seen at most forest sites in small numbers.

122. * WARD'S FLYCATCHER, Pseudobias wardi, Wards Vliegenvanger
6 at Périnet and 2 at Ranomafana N.P.

123. * RED‑TAILED VANGA, Calicalius madagascariensis, Roodstaartvanga
10 at Périnet and 1 at Zombitsy Forest.

124. * RUFOUS VANGA, Schetba rufa, Rosse Vanga
8 at Ampijora Forest Station, 1 at Zombitsy Forest and also 1 at Ranomafana N.P.

125. * HOOK‑BILLED VANGA, Vanga curvirostris, Haaksnavelvanga
Single ones at Ampijora Forest Station and at Ranomafana N.P., 2 at Périnet and 2 at the spiny forest near Tulear.

126. * LAFRESNAYE'S VANGA, Xenopirostris xenopirostris, Lafresnaye's Vanga
2 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel in the Tulear area.

127. * VAN DAM'S VANGA, Xenopirostris damii, Van Dams Vanga
4 at Ampijora Forest Station.

128. * POLLEN'S VANGA, Xenopirostris polleni, Pollens Vanga
A single bird at Ranomafana N.P.

129. * SICKLE‑BILLED VANGA, Falculea palliata, Sikkelvanga
4 at Ampijora Forest Station, 8 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel in the Tulear area.

130. * WHITE‑HEADED VANGA, Leptopterus viridis, Witkopvanga
3 at Ampijora Forest Station, 2 at Berenty, 1 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel in the Tulear area and 4 at Périnet.

131. * CHABERT VANGA, Leptopterus chabert, Brilvanga
Small numbers seen at most forest sites visited, with the most 15+ at Périnet.

132. * BLUE VANGA, Cyanolanius madagascarinus, Blauwe Vanga
6 at Ampijora Forest Station and 7 at Périnet (nest).

133. * TYLAS (TYLAS VANGA), Tylas eduardi, Kinkimavo
2 at Périnet, 2 at Vohiparara and also 2 at Ranomafana N.P.

134. * CORAL‑BILLED NUTHATCH (NUTHATCH VANGA), Hypositta corallirostris, Boomklevervanga
7 at Périnet.

135. * FOREST ROCK‑THRUSH, Pseudocossyphus sharpei, Bosrotslijster
2 males and a female at Vohiparara.

136. * BENSON'S ROCK‑THRUSH, Pseudocossyphus bensoni, Bensons Rotslijster
5 at Relais de la Reine.

137. * LITTORAL ROCK‑THRUSH, Pseudocossyphus imerinus, Duinrotslijster
3 males at Anakoa.

138. * MADAGASCAR STARLING, Hartlaubius aurata, Madagaskarspreeuw
5 at Périnet and 3 at Vohiparara.

139. (i) COMMON MYNA, Acridotheres tristis, Treurmaina
A reasonably common and widespread species.

140. * MADAGASCAR MAGPIE‑ROBIN, Copsychus albospecularis, Madagaskardayallijster
A common bird, being seen at nearly all sites visited.

141. COMMON STONECHAT, Saxicola torquata, Roodborsttapuit
A fairly common roadside bird.

142. PLAIN MARTIN (BROWN‑THROATED SAND MARTIN), Riparia paludicola, Vale Oeverzwaluw
Small numbers were seen at Périnet and at Ranomafana N.P.

143. * MASCARENE MARTIN, Phedina borbonica, Mascarenenzwaluw
A reasonably common bird and seen at most sites visited.

144. * LONG‑BILLED GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus madagascariensis, Madagaskarloofbuulbuul
The commonest Greenbul, being seen in small flocks at most forest sites.

145. * SPECTACLED GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus zosterops, Kortsnavelloofbuulbuul
1 at Périnet and 6 at Ranomafana N.P.

146. * APPERT'S GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus apperti, Apperts Loofbuulbuul
A single observation at Zombitsy Forest.

147. * DUSKY GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus tenebrosus, Sianaka‑loofbuulbuul
A splendid observation of this very rare bird at Périnet in a small flock of Long‑billed Greenbuls.

148. * GREY‑CROWNED GREENBUL, Phyllastrephus cinereiceps, Grijskruinloofbuulbuul
3 at Ranomafana N.P.

149. * MADAGASCAR BULBUL, Hypsipetes madagascariensis, Madagascarbuulbuul
A very common and widespread species.

150. * MADAGASCAR WHITE‑EYE, Zosterops maderaspatanus, Madagaskarbrilvogel
Again a common species, and also seen at most sites visited.

151. * MADAGASCAR CISTICOLA, Cisticola cherinus, Madagaskargraszanger
A common bird of the open grassland, with a typical Cisticola call.

152. * BROWN EMU‑TAIL, Dromaeocercus brunneus, Bruine Struiszanger
2 at Vohiparara.

153. * GREY EMU‑TAIL, Dromaeocercus seebohmi, Grijze Struiszanger
A single bird at the marshy area at Vohiparara.

154. * MADAGASCAR BRUSH‑WARBLER, Nesillas typica, Madagaskarzanger
A fairly common bird, normally seen in the dense cover of the forest.

155. * THAMNORNIS (THAMNORNIS WARBLER), Thamnornis chloropetoides, Kiritika‑zanger
2 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel in the Tulear area.

156. * MADAGASCAR SWAMP‑WARBLER, Acrocephalus newtoni, Madagaskarrietzanger
3 birds were seen in the marshy area 9 kms west of Périnet, 2 were seen along the lake 9 kms west of Vohiparara.

157. * RAND'S WARBLER, Randia pseudozosterops, Rands Zanger
4 at Périnet and 1 at Vohiparara.

158. * DARK NEWTONIA, Newtonia amphichroa, Groene Newtonia
3 at Périnet.

159. * COMMON NEWTONIA, Newtonia brunneicauda, Roodbuiknewtonia
A fairly common bird, seen at most forest sites visited.

160. * ARCHBOLD'S NEWTONIA, Newtonia archboldi, Archbolds Newtonia
3 in the spiny forest near the Mora Mora Hotel in the Tulear area.

161. * COMMON JERY, Neomixis tenella, Grijsnekjery
A fairly common bird, seen at most forest sites visited.

162. * GREEN JERY, Neomixis viridis, Groene Jery
4 at Périnet and 1 at Vohiparara.

163. * STRIPE‑THROATED JERY, Neomixis striatigula, Streepkeeljery
Only seen in small numbers at Périnet.

164. * WEDGE‑TAILED JERY, Hartertula flavoviridis, Wigstaartjery
6 at Ranomafana N.P.

165. * WHITE‑THROATED OXYLABES, Oxylabes madagascariensis, Witkeeloxylabes
4 at Ranomafana N.P. (1 on the nest).

166. * YELLOW‑BROWED OXYLABES, Crossleyia xanthophrys, Geelbrauwfoditany
Only heard at Ranomafana N.P.

167. * CROSSLEY'S BABBLER, Mystacornis crossleyi, Crossley's Timalia
2 seen at Ranomafana N.P. and 1 heard at Périnet.

168. * MADAGASCAR LARK (MADAGASCAR BUSH LARK), Mirafra hova, Hova‑leeuwerik
A very common bird of open country. Many were seen en route.

169. * MADAGASCAR MUNIA (MADAGASCAR MANNIKIN), Lonchura nana, Dwergekstertje
A fairly common bird of open grassland and forest edge.

170. * MADAGASCAR WAGTAIL, Motacilla flaviventris, Madagaskarkwikstaart
A fairly common and widespread species, with many being seen en route.

171. * NELICOURVI WEAVER, Ploceus nelicourvi, Nelicourvi‑wever
A forest species, seen in small groups at Périnet, Vohiparara and Ranomafana N.P.

172. * SAKALAVA WEAVER, Ploceus sakalava, Sakalava‑wever
Only seen in the south and the west, where it was fairly common.

173. * RED FODY (MADAGASCAR RED FODY), Foudia madagascariensis, Madagaskarwever
A very common and widespread species.

174. * FOREST FODY, Foudia omissa, Rode Boswever
3 at Périnet, 1 at Vohiparara and 2 at Ranomafana N.P.

175. * SOUIMANGA SUNBIRD, Nectarinia souimanga, Souimanga‑honingzuiger
A very common and widespread species, that was seen at nearly all sites visited.

176. * MADAGASCAR SUNBIRD (LONG‑BILLED GREEN SUNBIRD), Nectarinia notata, Madagaskarhoningzuiger
4 at Ampijora Forest Station, and several at Périnet and at Ranomafana N.P.

177. * CRYPTIC WARBLER, Cryptosylvicola randrianasoli, Cryptische Zanger
We saw 4 birds at Vohiparara. This new species of warbler was found at Ranomafana N.P./Vohiparara in late 1992. The birds can also be seen at Périnet.

SYSTEMATIC LIST OF MAMMALS

1. VERREAUX'S SIFAKA
Very common at Berenty reserve.

2. COQUEREL'S SIFAKA
Fairly common at Ampijora Forest Station.

3. AVAHI
A single mammal was seen at Ampijora Forest Station.

4. BROWN LEMUR
A fairly common Lemur recorded on most days at Ampijora Forest Station, Berenty and Ranomafana.

5. RING‑TAILED LEMUR
Very common at Berenty and 2 semi tame individuals at the Mora Mora Hotel.

6. RED‑BELLIED LEMUR
Several were seen at Ranomafana N.P.

7. GREY BAMBOO LEMUR (GENTLE LEMUR)
A single observation at Ranomafana N.P.

8. INDRI
Several seen in the tree tops at Périnet

9. RED‑FRONTED LEMUR
A few at Ranomafana N.P.

10. GOLDEN BAMBOO LEMUR
2 at Ranomafan N.P.

11. WHITE-FOOTED SPORTIVE LEMUR
A single mammal at Berenty.