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Lafresnaye's Vanga

Lafresnaye's Vanga

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Lafresnaye's Vanga is a medium-sized Vanga endemic to the dry spiny forests and scrublands of southwestern Madagascar. It possesses a unique, broad, and flattened bill, well-suited for its specialized feeding habits.
Where to spot
Endemic to the extreme southwestern arid spiny forests and thickets of Madagascar.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive bill shape and a tendency to forage on or near the ground. Its mostly grey-brown plumage can make it blend in, so focus on its behavior and the unique bill.
When to spot
Best observed in the early mornings and late afternoons when temperatures are cooler.
File:Lafresnaye's vanga (Xenopirostris xenopirostris).jpg
File:Xenopirostris polleni 3013143.jpg
File:Lafresnaye's vanga (Xenopirostris xenopirostris).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Xenopirostris polleni 3013143.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Lafresnaye's Vanga uses its broad, flattened bill to flip over bark and debris on the ground, searching for insects and other small prey.
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