Archbold's Newtonia vs Rufous-winged Philentoma

Newtonia archboldi compared with Philentoma pyrhoptera

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Archbold's Newtonia Rufous-winged Philentoma
Scientific Name Newtonia archboldi Philentoma pyrhoptera
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vangidae Vangidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 9.0 cm (3.5 in) 16.2 cm (6.4 in)
Weight 8.0 g (0.28 oz) 19.45 g (0.69 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Archbold's Newtonia only

None

Rufous-winged Philentoma only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Archbold's Newtonia

Least Concern

Rufous-winged Philentoma

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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