Archbold's Newtonia

Archbold's Newtonia

Newtonia archboldi

Least Concern
Envergure
9,0 cm
Poids
8,0 g
Famille
Vangidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 9,0 cm 3.5 in
Poids 8,0 g 0.28 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Vangidae
Genus Newtonia
Espèces Newtonia archboldi

Distribution

Archbold's Newtonia has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Archbold's Newtonia endangered?
The Archbold's Newtonia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Archbold's Newtonia nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Archbold's Newtonia?
The Archbold's Newtonia has a wingspan of 9.0 cm, weight of 8.0 g.
What order and family does the Archbold's Newtonia belong to?
The Archbold's Newtonia (Newtonia archboldi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Vangidae.

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