Retz's Helmetshrike
Prionops retzii
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Vangidae
Retz's Helmetshrike.
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Prionops retzii
Category
birds
Family
Vangidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 50.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding retz's helmetshrike in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 60%, canopy foraging 40%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 90%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.