About the Angola Helmetshrike
The Gabela helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae) |
| Species | Prionops gabela |
| Species Codes | anghel1, ANHE, GAHE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Angola Helmetshrike belong to?
The Angola Helmetshrike (Prionops gabela) belongs to the Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies family (Vangidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Angola Helmetshrike?
The Angola Helmetshrike is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Angola Helmetshrike?
The Gabela helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae....
Where can I report a Angola Helmetshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Angola Helmetshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code anghel1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
40
Species in Family
10
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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