Red-tailed Vanga

Calicalicus madagascariensis

Small vanga that is built like a chickadee or tit. Male is colorful and female plain brownish. Madagascar endemic that is found in all forest types, though absent from much of the southwestern spiny forest. Very active and vocal bird that often leads forest flocks. Most common vocalization is a wolf whistle. Separated from Red-shouldered Vanga by its dark eye and less red on the wing. Female very similar to the rare and localized Red-tailed Newtonia, but identified by its larger size, much larger bill, and buffy ring around the eye. 

分类信息

学名
Calicalicus madagascariensis
命名信息
(Linnaeus, 1766)
Passeriformes
Vangidae
Calicalicus

分布与栖息地

迁徙
Resident species

保护状况

种群趋势
declining

照片

分布

鸟叫声

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Togo Paradise-Whydah

Togo Paradise-Whydah

Vidua togoensis

A nest parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of Yellow-winged Pytilias. As with other whydahs, breeding males are spectacular and bizarre, whereas non-breeding males and females are drab and inconspicuous. Breeding males are mostly black with a rufous breast, a yellow back of the neck, and a long, narrow tail. Non-breeding male and female plumages are poorly known, but show a streaky brownish back and pale underparts. Generally scarce and local in savanna and cultivated areas. Breeding male similar to other paradise-whydahs, but has a longer and narrower tail. Separation of non-breeding male and female from other paradise-whydahs is poorly understood. Not very vocal, but does mimic Yellow-winged Pytilia vocalizations, which include simple, nasal “teew” notes. 

Australian Ibis

Australian Ibis

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Common white and black ibis. Adult has bare black head, while juvenile has feathered head. Originally associated with wetlands and marshes (fresh and salt), it is now often seen in urban areas and has developed a reputation as the "Bin Chicken" due to its habit of scavenging food.

Golden Myna

Golden Myna

Mino anais

An uncommon, fairly large bird of lowland forest canopy. Black face, back and belly, pale, yellow bill, yellow eye, chest, neck and lower belly, and white below the base of the tail and wing patch, noticeable in flight. Races differ. Northwestern birds have an all-black head whereas central birds have a yellow crown. Often found in flocks at fruiting trees and sometimes associate with Yellow-faced Myna. Similar to Yellow-faced Myna, especially in flight, but Golden Myna has a black face, yellow chest and rump. Voice, a high-pitch, downslurred whistle, a short musical, bell-like phrase, repeated at intervals and a raspy, froglike “gauu!”.

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