White-crested helmetshrike facts for kids

Quick facts for kids White-crested helmetshrike
Subspecies P. p. talacoma in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Vangidae
Genus:	Prionops
Species:	P. plumatus
Binomial name
Prionops plumatus (Shaw, 1809)
range
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The white-crested helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus) is a cool bird with a special crest on its head. People also call it the white helmetshrike. It's a type of passerine bird, which means it's a songbird. This bird belongs to the Vangidae family.

Where They Live and What They Like

The white-crested helmetshrike lives in many countries across Africa. You can find them in places like Angola, Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia. They like to live in different kinds of places. These include dry forests, open savanna areas, and even dry shrubland. They prefer warm, dry areas where they can find plenty of food and shelter.

How They Behave

These birds are very social. They love to hang out in small groups, always moving around together. You'll often see them searching for food. They look for tasty treats among the leaves of trees or on the ground. As they move, they make lots of chattering noises. It's like they are talking to each other all the time! This helps them stay connected as they explore their territory.

Gallery

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  P. p. cristatus at Lake Nakuru ― curly-crested and closed wings largely black

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  Prionops plumatus talacoma in South Africa