Common Newtonia
NameCommon Newtonia
Common NameCommon Newtonia
Scientific NameNewtonia brunneicauda
FamilyVangidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to grey-brown, with a slightly darker crown and nape. Underparts are paler, ranging from buffy-white to pale brown, often with a rufous wash on the flanks. It has a noticeable pale eye-ring and a dark, short, straight bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often delivered in a chattering or trilling sequence. It also produces a distinctive 'chick-chick-chick' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, where it is widespread across the island in various forest habitats, including dry deciduous, humid evergreen, and spiny forests, as well as degraded forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (12 cm), Drab olive-brown/grey-brown upperparts, Buffy underparts, Pale eye-ring, Relatively long tail, Short, straight, dark bill
Description
The Common Newtonia is a small, drab passerine endemic to Madagascar, characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and buffy underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the undergrowth and lower canopy of various forest types.
