Birds
File:Alectroenas madagascariensis.jpg

Madagascar Blue-Pigeon

Madagascar Blue-Pigeon

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Madagascar Blue-Pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis) is a vibrant and relatively large pigeon endemic to Madagascar. It stands out with its iridescent blue-green plumage and distinctive red facial skin.
Where to spot
Endemic to Madagascar, primarily found in the eastern humid forests. Look for them in mid-altitude rainforests, evergreen forests, and sometimes even fragmented forest patches.
How to spot
Listen for their distinctive booming calls, which often reveal their presence before they are seen. They typically forage in the upper canopy, so binoculars are essential. Look for them moving through fruiting trees.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during the breeding season (typically September to December), when they are more vocal and conspicuous. Early mornings and late afternoons are good times.
File:Alectroenas madagascariensis.jpg
File:Alectroenas madagascariensis 60586350.jpg
File:Alectroenas madagascariensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Alectroenas madagascariensis 60586350.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many pigeons, the Madagascar Blue-Pigeon has a unique call, often described as a deep, booming 'woop' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo', resonating through the forest canopy.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Ducula basilica.jpg
100

Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-Pigeon

Pigeons and Doves
100

Reichenow's Dove

Pigeons and Doves
100

Mangole Fruit Dove

Pigeons and Doves
File:Patagioenas leucocephala 1.jpg
100

White-crowned Pigeon

Pigeons and Doves
File:Brown Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia phasianella) (31247030151).jpg
100

Brown Cuckoo-Dove

Pigeons and Doves
File:Turacoena modesta 332868415.jpg
100

Grey-throated Ground-Dove

Pigeons and Doves
File:ColumbaPunicea.jpg
100

Pale-capped Pigeon

Pigeons and Doves
File:Stavenn Turtur brehmeri 00.jpg
100

Blue-headed Wood-Dove

Pigeons and Doves
File:Geophaps plumifera 2.jpg
100

Spinifex Pigeon

Pigeons and Doves
File:Ptilinopus hernsheimi.jpg
100

Kosrae Fruit Dove

Pigeons and Doves