Chabert Vanga
Leptopterus chabert
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyVangidae (Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies)
- GenusLeptopterus
- SpeciesLeptopterus chabert (Chabert Vanga)
About the Chabert Vanga
The chabert vanga (Leptopterus chabert), also erroneously called "Chabert's vanga", is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is monotypic within the genus Leptopterus. The chabert vanga is the smallest bird in the vanga family when compared to the white-headed vanga and the blue vanga. Their biometrics are typically 14 centimeters in length and their weight ranges from 17 to 26.5 grams.
The chabert vanga is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. They tend to reside on sea level and up to 1000m. Very occasionally they are found higher than 1000m above sea level.
The chabert vanga's name comes from a rendition of its call. Their calls tend to repeat every two to three seconds making the sound "teedee" or a "tse tse tse" when trying to communicate. They feed on insects such as; beetles, cockroaches, and worms. Also, they have been found to eat small vertebrates such as chameleons and some small berries.
The cabaret vanga only possess two colors, black and white. Their head and wings... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chabert Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 3 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chabert Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Chabert Vanga sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 118 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chabert Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Chabert Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.