Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies
Red-shouldered Vanga
Calicalicus rufocarpalis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-shouldered vanga (Calicalicus rufocarpalis) is a member of the vanga family endemic to south-west Madagascar.
This species is notable for being the last species viewed by internationally renowned bird watcher Phoebe Snetsinger before her 1999 death in Madagascar.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern desert of Madagascar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-shouldered vanga
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
