Archbold's Newtonia
Newtonia archboldi
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Vangidae
About
Archbold's newtonia is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. The birds have a greyish brown back and tail, with a rufous forecrown and a buffy white belly, throat, and undertail coverts. They have a conspicuous rufous eye-ring, accompanied with a black bill and pale yellow eyes. The species is sexually monomorphic, and there is no major difference between the sexes. There is no breeding plumage for the males.
Fun Fact
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits spiny forests composed of Didiereaceae, Euphorbia, and baobabs, and the neighbouring scrubby vegetation.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance