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Madanga

Anthus ruficollis

Madanga (Anthus ruficollis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

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The Madanga (Anthus ruficollis) is a member of the Motacillidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Motacillidae Wagtails, Pipits
  4. Genus Anthus
  5. Species ruficollis

Where it lives

Montane Buru (west-central Moluccas)

Quick facts

Family
Motacillidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Madanga (Anthus ruficollis) is a species of bird in the family Wagtails, pipits (Motacillidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU montane Buru (wc Moluccas).

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Madanga — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

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