Endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, the Malagasy Palm Swift is another species with a close tie to palm trees. It is a common aerial insectivore found in various open and cultivated habitats.
Where to spot
Found in Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
How to spot
Look for them soaring and darting around palm trees, often in villages, agricultural areas, or open woodlands. Their slender silhouette and quick flight are indicative.
When to spot
A year-round resident, typically observed actively flying throughout daylight hours.
Where to spot
Found in Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
How to spot
Look for them soaring and darting around palm trees, often in villages, agricultural areas, or open woodlands. Their slender silhouette and quick flight are indicative.
When to spot
A year-round resident, typically observed actively flying throughout daylight hours.
This species represents the only palm swift found in Madagascar, filling a crucial ecological niche in its island ecosystem.
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