Tourtelette masquée (Oena capensis) posée sur une branche

Namaqua Dove

Small and elegant, the Namaqua Dove (Oena capensis) is easy to recognize by its long, slender tail. It discreetly...

Tisserin sakalave (Ploceus sakalava) sur une branche

Sakalava Weaver

The Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava) catches the eye with its vibrant plumage and boundless energy, enhancing the ornithological garden...

Buse de Madagascar perchée sur un sapin dans le jardin ornithologique de l'hôtel Au Bois Vert à Ivato

Madagascar Buzzard

Madagascar Buzzard (Buteo brachypterus) – This magnificent raptor, typical of the island, is often seen soaring above the ornithological...

Héron pourpré (Ardea purpurea) en bord d’eau

Purple Heron

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) – This beautiful bird, both small and discreet, can sometimes be spotted in the ornithological...

Crabier blanc (Ardeola idae) perché près d’un plan d’eau dans le jardin ornithologique d'Au Bois Vert

Madagascar Pond Heron

Madagascar Pond Heron (Ardeola idae) – This small, elegant heron with a delicate posture can be quietly observed in...

Photo d’un Crabier chevelu (Ardeola ralloides) sur le bord d’un bassin

Squacco Heron

Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides) – Elegant and discreet, this small heron adds to the charm of the ornithological garden...

Image d’une Gallinule poule‑d’eau (Gallinula chloropus) aux abords d’un étang

Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) – Easy to spot, this small dark swimmer with a red beak is a regular...

Canard à bosse (Sarkidiornis melanotos) au bord de l'étang du jardin ornithologique du lodge Au Bois Vert

Knob-billed Duck

Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) – This elegant duck, with its broad bill and the distinctive cranial knob in males,...

Rolle violet (Eurystomus glaucurus) perché dans le jardin ornithologique

Broad-billed Roller

The Broad-billed Roller (Eurystomus glaucurus) captivates at first glance: this elegant bird, with its vibrant colors, brings charm and...

Photo d’un Héron de Humblot (Ardea humbloti) perché sur un arbre

Humblot’s Heron

Humblot’s Heron (Ardea humbloti) – Rare and elegant, this iconic heron from Mozambique to Madagascar finds refuge in our...