The Birds of Madagascar
There are very few birds on Madagascar. Altogether there are only 250 species of birds. For someone who is visiting from Africa, Madagascar seems very quiet without birds.
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The Madagascar scops owl is found in the western forest.
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The buttonquail usually hides in the forest understorey.
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The Madagascar kestrel is a common bird on the island. It feeds on lizards. The male does all the hunting and announces to his family that he has returned from successful hunt with loud screams.
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The Madagascar kingfisher is unusually tame and has bright blue feathers.
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The sickle bill vanga has striking black and white plumage. It is easy to spot among the branches of trees.