
Red-shouldered Vanga
Red-shouldered Vanga
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The Red-shouldered Vanga is a small, attractive bird endemic to a specific region of Madagascar. Males have a black head, white underparts, and distinctive rufous-red 'shoulders' (wing patches), while females are duller.
Where to spot
Endemic to dry spiny forests and scrub in extreme southwestern Madagascar.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching in the dry, spiny forests of southwestern Madagascar. Look for its distinctive red shoulder patches (on males) and listen for its calls as it forages in the thorny vegetation.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its restricted arid habitat. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Endemic to dry spiny forests and scrub in extreme southwestern Madagascar.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching in the dry, spiny forests of southwestern Madagascar. Look for its distinctive red shoulder patches (on males) and listen for its calls as it forages in the thorny vegetation.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its restricted arid habitat. Active during daylight hours.
This vanga is a relatively recent discovery, highlighting the ongoing biodiversity discoveries possible in Madagascar's unique ecosystems.
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