Chabert Vanga Leptopterus chabert - some photos and notes

Chabert Vanga Leptopterus chabert

Mosa Park, Ifaty, Madagascar
November 2016

The Chabert Vanga is endemic to Madagascar where it is found mainly in a variety of forest types up to 1,000 metres. See the distribution map at Birdlife International.

This sub-species from the south-west of Madagascar, L. c. schistocercus, is distinguished by the white on the outer tail feathers running two-thirds of the length before the black tip.

Despite appearances, the name Chabert does not refer to any individual but is rather a corruption of the Malagasy name for the bird.

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