Van Dam's Vanga (Xenopirostris damii)
About the Van Dam's Vanga
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. 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. Media related to Xenopirostris damii at Wikimedia Commons BirdLife Species Factsheet.
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Listed as recorded in Madagascar in the xeno-canto catalogue.