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Common name:
common newtonia (en); newtonia-comum (pt); newtonie commune (fr); newtonia común (es); rostbauchnewtonie (de)
Taxonomy:
Order Passeriformes
Family Sylviidae
Range:
This species is endemic to Madagascar, being found throughout the country.
Size:
These birds are 12 cm long and weigh 7-14 g.
Habitat:
The common newtonia is mostly found in the undergrowth of both moist and dry tropical forests, also using scrublands and mangroves.
Diet:
They feed on small arthropods, including spiders, beetles, cockroaches, bugs and flies.
Breeding:
Common newtonias breed in July-March. The nest is a deep cup hidden in low vegetation. There is no further information regarding the reproduction of this species.
Conservation:
IUCN status – LC (Least Concern)
This species has a large breeding range and is described as very common in native forests throughout Madagascar. There is no information regarding population trends.
