Van Dam's vanga (Xenopirostris damii) is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Van Dam's vanga
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Vangidae
Genus: Xenopirostris
Species:
X. damii
Binomial name
Xenopirostris damii
Schlegel, 1865

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Males may be identified by their black hood whereas females have only a black cap.

Van Dam's vanga in Ankarafantsika National Park

Conservation Status

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At present, the species is endangered under the ICUN Species Red List. It has a decreasing population trend of between 1500 and 7000 individuals. The species inhabits a very small range, isolated to just two confirmed sites, one of which is the Ankarafantsika National Park. Its habitat is under increasing pressure from human encroachment and fire.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2019). "Xenopirostris damii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T22708028A155504056. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22708028A155504056.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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