Alternative name: Angola Helmetshrike[1]
- Prionops gabela
Identification
Length 17-18 cm
Black head; grey back, belly and lower breast; grey wings with white wing bar on outer primaries. Red legs, bill and eye wattle.
Distribution
Western Africa: found on escarpment near Gabela, Angola.
Taxonomy
Monotypic[1]
Habitat
Forest and thicket.
Status
Classified as Endangered in the 2008 IUCN Red List; due to habitat loss.[2]
Behaviour
Found in small groups.
Vocalization
Harsh churring and clicking calls.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BirdLife International (2008) Species factsheet: Prionops gabela. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 12/8/2008.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Gabela Helmetshrike. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 5 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Gabela_Helmetshrike
