Archbold's Newtonia vs Common Woodshrike

Newtonia archboldi compared with Tephrodornis pondicerianus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Archbold's Newtonia Common Woodshrike
Scientific Name Newtonia archboldi Tephrodornis pondicerianus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vangidae Vangidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 9.0 cm (3.5 in) 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 8.0 g (0.28 oz) 22.5 g (0.79 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Archbold's Newtonia only

None

Common Woodshrike only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Archbold's Newtonia

Least Concern

Common Woodshrike

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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