Gabela Helmetshrike
Gabela Helmetshrike
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The Gabela Helmetshrike is a critically endangered and highly localized species, characterized by its black plumage and a small, stiff black crest. It has a distinctive red bill and eye-wattle.
Where to spot
Endemic to the very restricted Afromontane forests and adjacent woodlands near Gabela in western Angola.
How to spot
This is one of the most challenging birds to observe due to its rarity and restricted range. Requires targeted searches in its specific forest fragments, listening for its calls and hoping for a glimpse within a foraging flock.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its tiny, relictual habitat. Extremely difficult to find.
Where to spot
Endemic to the very restricted Afromontane forests and adjacent woodlands near Gabela in western Angola.
How to spot
This is one of the most challenging birds to observe due to its rarity and restricted range. Requires targeted searches in its specific forest fragments, listening for its calls and hoping for a glimpse within a foraging flock.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its tiny, relictual habitat. Extremely difficult to find.
This helmetshrike is one of Africa's rarest birds, with a tiny, fragmented population facing severe habitat loss, making every sighting significant for conservation efforts.
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