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Red-tailed Vanga
Calicalicus madagascariensis (Linnaeus, 1766)
16 gWeight
The red-tailed vanga (Calicalicus madagascariensis) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar
Red-tailed Vanga has been recorded at 17 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Ranomafana NPMadagascar519 records
- Andasibe-Mantadia NPMadagascar427 records
- Andasibe Mantadia National ParkMadagascar414 records
More places
- Zombitse-Vohibasia NPMadagascar287 records
- PerinetMadagascar262 records
- Ifaty – spiny forest reservesMadagascar236 records
- V.O.I. M.M.AMadagascar191 records
- Ranomafana NP—Sahamalaotra TrackMadagascar182 records
- Ranomafana NP – VariboloMadagascar170 records
- Iaroka ForestMadagascar158 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The red-tailed vanga (Calicalicus madagascariensis) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae.
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Questions
How big is the Red-tailed Vanga?
The Red-tailed Vanga weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Red-tailed Vanga live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Madagascar (except central, far southern). It is most often recorded in Madagascar.
When is the best time to see the Red-tailed Vanga?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Red-tailed Vanga endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Red-tailed Vanga as Least Concern.
What does the Red-tailed Vanga eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Red-tailed Vanga in?
It belongs to the family Vangas & Allies (Vangidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 16 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 66 mm
- Tail
- 47 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Madagascar (except central, far southern)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Vangas & Allies Vangidae
- Genus
- Calicalicus
Other birds in the genus Calicalicus
Red-shouldered VangaCalicalicus rufocarpalis
Hook-billed VangaVanga curvirostris
Bernier's VangaOriolia bernieri
Lafresnaye's VangaXenopirostris xenopirostris
Van Dam's VangaXenopirostris damii
Pollen's VangaXenopirostris polleni
Sickle-billed VangaFalculea palliata
White-headed VangaArtamella viridis
Chabert VangaLeptopterus chabert
Comoro Blue VangaCyanolanius comorensis
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