Adult male © Scott (瑞興) LIN(林) eBird S25287437 Macaulay Library ML 20269011
Adult female © Fabio Olmos
Adult male © Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Adult female © Shailesh Pinto
Adult male © Giuseppe Citino
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Adult female © Stephen Gast

Van Dam's Vanga Xenopirostris damii

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Identification

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Large, big-billed vanga with white underparts. Males have a black hood, and females only a black cap. Rare Madagascar endemic that is found very locally in dry deciduous forest in the north and northwest. Can be found solo or in pairs, sometimes in flocks with other vangas. Most common vocalizations are long, penetrating whistles and a short scold. Separated from Lafresnaye’s and Pollen’s Vangas by range. Separated from Madagascar Cuckooshrike by much larger bill and white rather than gray underparts.

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