White-crested Helmetshrike
Prionops plumatus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Vangidae
White-crested Helmetshrike.
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Prionops plumatus
Category
birds
Family
Vangidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 33.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-crested helmetshrike in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, understorey foraging 30%, canopy foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; fruit 10%; 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.