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Rufous Vanga
Schetba rufa (Linnaeus, 1766)
37 gWeight
The rufous vanga (Schetba rufa) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar
Where and when it's recorded
Rufous Vanga has been recorded at 16 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Zombitse-Vohibasia NPMadagascar338 records
- Ankarafantsika – Circuit CoquereliMadagascar307 records
- Ankarafantsika NPMadagascar242 records
More places
- Ranomafana NPMadagascar199 records
- Ankarafantsika – Circuit RetendrikaMadagascar90 records
- Ranomafana NP – VariboloMadagascar89 records
- Ankarafantsika Park HeadquartersMadagascar83 records
- Ankarafantsika NP – Lac RavelobeMadagascar27 records
- Ranomafana NP – VohipararaMadagascar24 records
- Ranomafana NP—Sahamalaotra TrackMadagascar13 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 rufous vanga (Schetba rufa) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is monotypic within the genus Schetba. It is endemic to Madagascar, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Questions
How big is the Rufous Vanga?
The Rufous Vanga weighs around 37 g.
Where does the Rufous Vanga live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Madagascar (except central, southwestern). It is most often recorded in Madagascar.
When is the best time to see the Rufous Vanga?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Rufous Vanga endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous Vanga as Near Threatened.
What does the Rufous Vanga eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Rufous Vanga in?
It belongs to the family Vangas & Allies (Vangidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 37 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 102 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Madagascar (except central, southwestern)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Vangas & Allies Vangidae
- Genus
- Schetba
More from the family Vangas & Allies
Red-tailed VangaCalicalicus madagascariensis
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
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