Schlagwort-Archiv: birdwatching

One of Madagascar’s most interesting birds from an ornithological point of view is also one of the smallest feathered creatures on the island: the Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli). These birds grow to just 12 to 14 cm in size, smaller than an average pepper. The Madagascan name for these small birds is Asity, too – sounds English? That’s no coincidence! …

Early in the morning, a deep, rather slowly repeated ‘bwup’ call can be heard in the rainforest. It is the call of the The pitta-like ground roller (Atelornis pittoides), a small bird that, like so many animals in Madagascar, is very special. Pitta-like ground rollers are endemic to Madagascar Pitta-like ground rollers are only found in Madagascar. They live in …