Chabert Vanga

Leptopterus chabert

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 20 g

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The cabaret vanga only possess two colors, black and white. Their head and wings are a dark black. However, due to the sun, this black can often be seen as having a shiny blue tint to it. Their underparts are white like their chin and belly. The color of their tails differ from where they originate. If they are located in the southwest, the tail of the chabert vanga has a white patch at the base of the tail. If they are from anywhere else in the world, the whole entire tail of the chabert vanga is known to be black. Voice: The chabert vanga's name comes from a rendition of its call. Their calls tend to repeat every two to three seconds making the sound "teedee" or a "tse tse tse" when trying to communicate.

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When to see the Chabert Vanga

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Where to see the Chabert Vanga

Regular range

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About the Chabert Vanga

The chabert vanga, also erroneously called "Chabert's vanga", is a species of bird in the family Vangidae. It is monotypic within the genus Leptopterus. The chabert vanga is the smallest bird in the vanga family when compared to the white-headed vanga and the blue vanga. Their biometrics are typically 14 centimeters in length and their weight ranges from 17 to 26.5 grams.

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