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Gabela Helmetshrike
Prionops gabela
Gabela Helmetshrike (Prionops gabela) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Gabela Helmetshrike (Prionops gabela) is a member of the Vangidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 50.1 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 Prionops
- Species gabela
Quick facts
- Weight
- 50.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Vangidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Gabela Helmetshrike 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 Gabela Helmetshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Gabela Helmetshrike (Prionops gabela) is a member of the Vangidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w Angola.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 50.1 g, with a wing length of about 10.8 cm and a tail of around 8 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4,620 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Gabela Helmetshrike?
The Gabela Helmetshrike is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 50.1 g.
Where does the Gabela Helmetshrike live?
The Gabela Helmetshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF w Angola, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Gabela Helmetshrike belong to?
The Gabela Helmetshrike (Prionops gabela) belongs to the Vangidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Gabela Helmetshrike eat?
The Gabela Helmetshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Gabela Helmetshrike migrate?
The Gabela Helmetshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Gabela Helmetshrike 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.
How large is the Gabela Helmetshrike's range?
The Gabela Helmetshrike has a mapped global range of about 4,620 km².
Conservation
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