White-headed Vanga
Artamella viridis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyVangidae (Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies)
- GenusArtamella
- SpeciesArtamella viridis (White-headed Vanga)
About the White-headed Vanga
The white-headed vanga (Artamella viridis) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is monotypic within the genus Artamella. It is endemic to Madagascar, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Formerly, some authorities also considered the black-and-crimson oriole to be a species within the genus Artamella. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-headed Vanga in Ranomafana 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-headed Vanga in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a White-headed Vanga sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 193 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-headed Vanga in Ranomafana National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for White-headed Vanga in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.