Pollen's Vanga
Pollen's Vanga
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Pollen's Vanga is a relatively large and robust Vanga, endemic to the humid eastern rainforests of Madagascar. It has a distinctive dark grey plumage with a pale belly and a strong, somewhat flattened bill.
Where to spot
Endemic to the eastern humid evergreen forests of Madagascar, typically found in the mid to upper canopy.
How to spot
Look for its upright posture and the pale belly contrasting with the dark upperparts. Its strong bill and bark-probing behavior are key identification features. Listen for its distinctive, rather mournful calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often in the morning. Best observed during the dry season when birds are more concentrated around water sources.
Where to spot
Endemic to the eastern humid evergreen forests of Madagascar, typically found in the mid to upper canopy.
How to spot
Look for its upright posture and the pale belly contrasting with the dark upperparts. Its strong bill and bark-probing behavior are key identification features. Listen for its distinctive, rather mournful calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often in the morning. Best observed during the dry season when birds are more concentrated around water sources.
Pollen's Vanga has a unique foraging technique, often seen scaling tree trunks like a nuthatch, probing bark for insects.
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