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The sickle-billed vanga is the largest of the vangas, measuring 32 cm (13 in) in length and weighing 106 to 119 g (3.7–4.2 oz). The most striking feature is the bill, which is strongly decurved and measures 77 mm (3.0 in) and is blue-grey fading to ivory at the tip. The plumage is striking, with a white head, breast and belly and the back, wings and tail being black with a blue sheen. The iris is brown and the orbital ring around the eye is black. The legs are strong and coloured dark grey to pale blue. There is no sexual dimorphism.
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When to see the Sickle-billed Vanga
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Where to see the Sickle-billed Vanga
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About the Sickle-billed Vanga
The sickle-billed vanga is a species of bird in the vanga family Vangidae. It is monotypic within the genus Falculea. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forests and tropical dry shrubland.
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Easily confused with
Ward's VangaPseudobias wardiWard's vanga, also known as Ward's flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Vangidae.
Chestnut-fronted HelmetshrikePrionops scopifronsThe chestnut-fronted helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.
Maroon-breasted PhilentomaPhilentoma velataThe maroon-breasted philentoma is a bird species.
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