Red-tailed Newtonia vs Bernier's Vanga
Newtonia fanovanae compared with Oriolia bernieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Newtonia | Bernier's Vanga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Newtonia fanovanae | Oriolia bernieri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vangidae | Vangidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) | 24.1 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 12.7 g (0.45 oz) | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Red-tailed Newtonia
Endangered
Bernier's Vanga
About These Birds
Bernier's Vanga
Bernier's Vanga is an endangered, large-bodied vanga found in the humid primary lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar. It has a stout, hooked blue-grey bill, white underparts, and dark blue-black upperparts. It forages in the forest mid-canopy and undergrowth for large insects, lizards, and small vertebrates, and is threatened by severe deforestation.