Bernier's Vanga
Oriolia bernieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oriolia-bernieri"></birdfyi-bird>The Bernier's Vanga (Oriolia bernieri) is a bird species in the family Vangidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.1 cm and a weight of 55.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Bernier's Vanga is an endangered, large-bodied vanga found in the humid primary lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar. It has a stout, hooked blue-grey bill, white underparts, and dark blue-black upperparts. It forages in the forest mid-canopy and undergrowth for large insects, lizards, and small vertebrates, and is threatened by severe deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.1 cm | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 55.5 g | 1.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Vangidae |
| Genus | Oriolia |
| Species | Oriolia bernieri |
Distribution
Bernier's Vanga has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Vangidae family