Helmet Vanga
Euryceros prevostii
Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) is a member of the Vangidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 96.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Vangidae Vangas & Allies
- Genus Euryceros
- Species prevostii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 96.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Vangidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Helmet Vanga is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Helmet Vanga is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) is a member of the Vangidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ne Madagascar.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 96.9 g, with a wing length of about 14.2 cm and a tail of around 10.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 16,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Helmet Vanga?
The Helmet Vanga is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 96.9 g.
Where does the Helmet Vanga live?
The Helmet Vanga is found across Africa with a range covering AF ne Madagascar, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Helmet Vanga belong to?
The Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) belongs to the Vangidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Helmet Vanga eat?
The Helmet Vanga is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Helmet Vanga migrate?
The Helmet Vanga is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Helmet Vanga endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Helmet Vanga make?
1 real field recording of the Helmet Vanga — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Helmet Vanga's range?
The Helmet Vanga has a mapped global range of about 16,000 km².
Conservation
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