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Definition of vanga in English: vanga(also vanga shrike) nounˈvaŋɡə A songbird similar to the shrike, found in Madagascar. Family Vangidae: several genera and species Example sentencesExamples - Traditionally, vangas were considered to be an endemic family to Madagascar, with just 14 species.
- The coral-billed nuthatch belongs to a family of birds called the vanga shrikes, found only on Madagascar.
- We'll see endemic birds like vangas of many types, couas, asitys, weavers, jerys, sunbirds, and Blue Pigeons.
- This species, like all vangas is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found only in the northeast.
- Rufous vangas live in groups of four to eight, and may join in mixed-species feeding flocks with other vangas or with bird species other than vangas.
Origin Mid 19th century: modern Latin (genus name), from Latin, literally 'mattock' (because of the shape of the bill). |