Van Dam's Vanga
Xenopirostris damii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyVangidae (Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies)
- GenusXenopirostris (Black-headed Vangas)
- SpeciesXenopirostris damii (Van Dam's Vanga)
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.
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Recent sightings of Van Dam's 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 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Van Dam's Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Van Dam's Vanga sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 199 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Van Dam's Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Van Dam's Vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.