Gray-crested Helmetshrike
Prionops poliolophus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPrionopidae
- GenusPrionops (Helmetshrikes)
- SpeciesPrionops poliolophus (Gray-crested Helmetshrike)
About the Gray-crested Helmetshrike
The gray-crested helmetshrike (Prionops poliolophus) is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
It has a clutch size of one egg. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-crested Helmetshrike in Masai Mara National Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-crested Helmetshrike in Masai Mara National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-crested Helmetshrike sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-crested Helmetshrike in Masai Mara National Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Gray-crested Helmetshrike in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.