Dark Newtonia
NameDark Newtonia
Common NameDark Newtonia
Scientific NameNewtonia amphichroa
FamilyVangidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to dark brown, with slightly paler, greyish-brown or olive-grey underparts. It has a dark, slender bill and dark eyes, sometimes with a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often delivered in a chattering or trilling fashion. It also produces various sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar, from sea level up to around 2,000 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab olive-brown plumage, slender dark bill, endemic to eastern Madagascar, often in mixed-species flocks
Description
The Dark Newtonia is a small, drab, insectivorous bird endemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar. It typically forages in the understory or mid-story, often as part of mixed-species flocks. Its inconspicuous plumage helps it blend into its dense forest habitat.
