White-headed Vanga vs Archbold's Newtonia

Artamella viridis compared with Newtonia archboldi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-headed Vanga Archbold's Newtonia
Scientific Name Artamella viridis Newtonia archboldi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vangidae Vangidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 23.6 cm (9.3 in) 9.0 cm (3.5 in)
Weight 52.666666666666664 g (1.86 oz) 8.0 g (0.28 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

White-headed Vanga only

Archbold's Newtonia only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

White-headed Vanga

Least Concern

Archbold's Newtonia

About These Birds

Archbold's Newtonia

Archbold's Newtonia is a small vangid from southwestern Madagascar, weighing about 8 grams with a wingspan of just 9 cm. It inhabits the spiny forest thicket of the arid southern region, foraging actively for insects in the low thorny vegetation. This tiny bird is one of several Newtonia species endemic to Madagascar's unique dry forests.

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