Crossley's Vanga

Mystacornis crossleyi

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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