Crossley's Vanga
Mystacornis crossleyi
Near ThreatenedAves · Passeriformes · Vangidae
About
Crossley's vanga, also known as Crossley's babbler-vanga, Crossley's babbler, Madagascar groundhunter, or Madagascar groundjumper, is a bird species in the family Vangidae. It is named after the specimen collector Alfred Crossley.
Fun Fact
It is named after the specimen collector Alfred Crossley.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed in the east of Madagascar in broadleaf forest, from sea level up to 1800 m.
Diet
Feeds on the ground on spiders, cockroaches, earwigs, true bugs, grasshoppers and ants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change