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Vulnerable

Pollen’s Vanga

Xenopirostris polleni

Pollen's Vanga (Xenopirostris polleni) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

The Pollen’s Vanga (Xenopirostris polleni) is a member of the Vangidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 61.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Vangidae Vangas & Allies
  4. Genus Xenopirostris
  5. Species polleni

Where it lives

East-central to southeastern Madagascar

Quick facts

Weight
61.5 g
Family
Vangidae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Pollen’s Vanga is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Pollen’s Vanga is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Pollen’s Vanga (Xenopirostris polleni) is a species of bird in the Vangidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ec to se Madagascar.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 61.5 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 61,000 km².

Songs & calls

Pollen’s Vanga — Call, song

Recorded by Peter Boesman Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pollen’s Vanga?

The Pollen’s Vanga is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 61.5 g.

Where does the Pollen’s Vanga live?

The Pollen’s Vanga is found across Africa with a range covering AF ec to se Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Pollen’s Vanga belong to?

The Pollen’s Vanga (Xenopirostris polleni) belongs to the Vangidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Pollen’s Vanga eat?

The Pollen’s Vanga is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Pollen’s Vanga migrate?

The Pollen’s Vanga is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Pollen’s Vanga endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

What sound does the Pollen’s Vanga make?

1 real field recording of the Pollen’s Vanga — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

How large is the Pollen’s Vanga's range?

The Pollen’s Vanga has a mapped global range of about 61,000 km².

Conservation

Vulnerable

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