| Van Dam's vanga | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Vangidae |
| Genus: | Xenopirostris |
| Species: | X. damii |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenopirostris damii Schlegel, 1865 | |
Van Dam's vanga (Xenopirostris damii) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Males may be identified by their black hood whereas females have only a black cap.
Van Dam's vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park
Conservation Status
At present, the species is endangered under the ICUN Species Red List. It has a decreasing population trend of between 1500 and 7000 individuals. The species inhabits a very small range, isolated to just two confirmed sites, one of which is the Ankarafantsika National Park. Its habitat is under increasing pressure from human encroachment and fire.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2019). "Xenopirostris damii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T22708028A155504056. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22708028A155504056.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
External links
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