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Yellow-crested Helmetshrike
Prionops alberti
Yellow-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops alberti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops alberti) is a member of the Vangidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 61.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Vangidae Vangas & Allies
- Genus Prionops
- Species alberti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 61.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Vangidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Yellow-crested 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 Yellow-crested Helmetshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops alberti) belongs to the Vangidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF ec Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 61.3 g, with a wing length of about 13 cm and a tail of around 9.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 34,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 61.3 g.
Where does the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike live?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF ec Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike belong to?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops alberti) belongs to the Vangidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike eat?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike migrate?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike's range?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike has a mapped global range of about 34,000 km².
Conservation
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