Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies
Common Newtonia
Newtonia brunneicauda
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The common newtonia (Newtonia brunneicauda) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
It is a small bird with greyish-brown upper parts, tannish-white underparts, a black bill and golden-yellow eyes.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Common newtonia
- 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.
