Archbold's Newtonia vs Ward's Flycatcher

Newtonia archboldi compared with Pseudobias wardi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Archbold's Newtonia Ward's Flycatcher
Scientific Name Newtonia archboldi Pseudobias wardi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Vangidae Vangidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 9.0 cm (3.5 in) 15.3 cm (6.0 in)
Weight 8.0 g (0.28 oz) 12.65 g (0.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Archbold's Newtonia only

None

Ward's Flycatcher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Archbold's Newtonia

Least Concern

Ward's Flycatcher

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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