Van Dam's vanga
Van Dam's vanga (Xenopirostris damii) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Vangidae |
| Genus: | Xenopirostris |
| Species: | X. damii |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenopirostris damii Schlegel, 1866 | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Males may be identified by their black hood whereas females have only a black cap.
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.
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