Calicalicus is a topic that has generated interest for many years, as it affects a large number of people in different areas of their lives. Its importance lies in its influence on the personal, professional and social development of individuals. Over time, numerous studies and research have been carried out to better understand Calicalicus and its implications, which has led to the creation of various approaches and theories in this regard. In this article, different aspects related to Calicalicus will be explored, from its history and evolution to its impact on current society, in order to provide a broad and complete vision of this topic.
Calicalicus | |
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Red-tailed vanga (Calicalicus madagascariensis) | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Vangidae |
Genus: | Calicalicus Bonaparte, 1854 |
Type species | |
Lanius madagascariensis[1] Linnaeus, 1766
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Species | |
C. madagascariensis |
Calicalicus is a genus of bird in the family Vangidae. It contains two species,[2] both of which are endemic to Madagascar:[3]
Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
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Calicalicus madagascariensis | Red-tailed vanga | Madagascar. |
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Calicalicus rufocarpalis | Red-shouldered vanga | south-west Madagascar |
The genus was introduced by the French naturalist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1854 with the red-tailed vanga as the type species.[4] The name Calicalicus is from the Malagasy word Cali-cali reported by the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson for the male red-tailed vanga.[5]