Archbold's Newtonia vs Gabela Helmetshrike

Newtonia archboldi compared with Prionops gabela

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Archbold's Newtonia Gabela Helmetshrike
Scientific Name Newtonia archboldi Prionops gabela
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vangidae Vangidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 9.0 cm (3.5 in) 21.6 cm (8.5 in)
Weight 8.0 g (0.28 oz) 50.1 g (1.77 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Archbold's Newtonia only

None

Gabela Helmetshrike only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Archbold's Newtonia

Endangered

Gabela Helmetshrike

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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