Eastern Madagascar from Marojejy south to Andohahela.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction from slash-and-burn cultivation by subsistence farmers is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Song is a series of descending 'pitchi-pitchi-pitchi', then 'swee-swee-swee' notes. Characteristic.
Red-tailed Newtonia (Newtonia fanovanae) [XC162442]
by Mike Nelson from Andohahela National Park, Manangotsy, Madagascar (song)
Red-tailed Newtonia (Newtonia fanovanae) [XC573576]
by Garry Bakker from Andohahela National Park, Anosy, Madagascar (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus may belong with the vangas in family Vangidae but is retained in present family pending further study.
Similar Species
Very similar to female Red-tailed Vanga (Calicalicus madagascariensis), from which distinguished by slim bi-coloured bill, pale rufous panel in wings, and lack of pale eye-ring. Easily distinguished from other Newtonia by red tail and contrasting grey head.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet