In the sun-dappled forests of Madagascar, this vivid cobalt hunter moves through the canopy with quiet authority. It probes bark and leaf clusters for insects, using its sturdy, slightly hooked bill to pluck hidden prey with careful precision. What makes it extraordinary is its role in one of Earth’s most unique ecosystems — keeping insect populations in balance while navigating a forest found nowhere else on the planet. A flash of brilliant blue against island green, yet a steady guardian of Madagascar’s living tapestry.
Blue Vanga 👇
