Nuthatch-Vanga
NameNuthatch-Vanga
Common NameNuthatch-Vanga
Scientific NameHypositta corallirostris
FamilyVangidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsMales are largely slate-blue to bluish-grey with darker flight feathers and tail. Females are similar but generally duller. Both sexes possess a striking coral-red, slightly upturned bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft "tsit" or "tsee" notes, often given in a series, and sometimes a more rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in primary rainforests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, slate-blue plumage, coral-red bill, nuthatch-like climbing behavior, endemic to Madagascar
Description
This small, arboreal bird is endemic to Madagascar, known for its nuthatch-like behavior of climbing tree trunks and branches. It has a distinctive coral-red bill and primarily feeds on insects found in bark crevices, often moving head-first down trees.
