Archbold's Newtonia

Archbold's Newtonia

Newtonia archboldi

Least Concern
Envergadura
9,0 cm
Peso
8,0 g
Família
Vangidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Archbold's Newtonia (Newtonia archboldi) is a bird species in the family Vangidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9 cm and a weight of 8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

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
Envergadura 9,0 cm 3.5 in
Peso 8,0 g 0.28 oz

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Vangidae
Genus Newtonia
Espécies Newtonia archboldi

Distribution

Archbold's Newtonia has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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