Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies
Van Dam’s Vanga
Xenopirostris damii
ENEndangered Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Van Dam's vanga (Xenopirostris damii) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae.
It is endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Males may be identified by their black hood whereas females have only a black cap.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Dry woodland of northwestern Madagascar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Van Dam's 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.
