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Blue Vanga

Blue Vanga

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The Blue Vanga is a spectacular, medium-sized bird endemic to Madagascar, renowned for the brilliant sky-blue plumage of the male, contrasting with a black mask. Females are duller blue-grey.
Where to spot
Widespread across the humid eastern and northern forests of Madagascar. Found in rainforests and dry deciduous forests.
How to spot
Look for its brilliant blue plumage and black mask, especially the male. Listen for its loud, often repeated 'chew-chew-chew' calls. It can be quite conspicuous as it moves through the canopy.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often foraging in the mid to upper canopy.
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File:Blauvanga (Cyanolanius madagascarinus), Vorderansicht.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blue Vanga (Cyanolanius madagascarinus) (45121645431).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blue Vanga (Cyanolanius madagascarinus) (9641493067).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Blue vanga (Cyanolanius madagascarinus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanolanius madagascarinus 1868.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like many vangas, the Blue Vanga is an active insectivore, using its strong bill to probe under bark and into crevices for hidden prey.
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