Red-shouldered Vanga vs Archbold's Newtonia

Calicalicus rufocarpalis compared with Newtonia archboldi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red-shouldered Vanga Archbold's Newtonia
Scientific Name Calicalicus rufocarpalis Newtonia archboldi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vangidae Vangidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 12.4 cm (4.9 in) 9.0 cm (3.5 in)
Weight 16.75 g (0.59 oz) 8.0 g (0.28 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Red-shouldered 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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