Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies
Gabela Helmetshrike
Prionops gabela
ENEndangered Endemic to Angola
- Family
- Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Gabela helmetshrike (Prionops gabela) is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.
It is endemic to Angola.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Western Angola (Gabela escarpment).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Gabela helmetshrike
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
