Crossley-Vanga
Crossley-Vanga | ||||||||||||
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![]() Crossley-Vanga |
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Scientific name of the genus | ||||||||||||
Mystacornis | ||||||||||||
Sharpe , 1870 | ||||||||||||
Scientific name of the species | ||||||||||||
Mystacornis crossleyi | ||||||||||||
( Grandidier , 1870) |
The Crossley-Vanga , also Crossleytimalie , ( Mystacornis crossleyi ) is a passerine bird in the family of the Vangawürger (Vangidae). It is the only species of the thus monotypical genus Mystacornis .
features
The Crossley Vanga is a small, 15 to 16 centimeters large and 21 to 29 grams heavy vanga strangler. The top is olive brown, the underside gray, it has a relatively long, thin bill with a hook at the top and a short tail. The head is striped in black and white.
behavior
It feeds on small and medium-sized insects , spiders and beetles. Crossley vangas breed between August and November. The male builds the nest.
distribution and habitat
The Crossley Vanga is endemic to Madagascar . It is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforest .
Hazardous situation
The stock is not considered to be at risk ( least concern ).
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Handbook of the Birds of the World
- ^ A b F. Hawkins, R. Safford, A. Skerrett: Birds of Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands. Helm Field Guides, 2015, ISBN 978-1-4729-2409-4
- ↑ [1] Mystacornis crossleyi in the IUCN Red List, accessed on January 3, 2017th