Helmet Vanga

Euryceros prevostii Lesson, RP, 1831

Vangidae — Vangas & Allies

Helmet Vanga, Euryceros prevostii, is a bird of the vangas and allies found in lowland and lower montane rainforests of northeastern Madagascar. It is the only member of its genus. The bird is notable for its huge arched blue bill, and its plumage is mainly blue-black with rufous wings. It was described by Lesson, RP, 1831. Its breeding range is Africa: ne Madagascar.

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Vangidae — Vangas & Allies
Breeding range: Africa: ne Madagascar

Helmet Vanga

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Tours where you can spot this bird

3 tours in Madagascar

8-Day Masoala and Nosy Mangabe Birding Expedition

8-Day Masoala and Nosy Mangabe Birding Expedition

Madagascar / Maroantsetra Private tour 8 days

An eight-day guided rainforest and island journey from Maroantsetra through Farankaraina, Masoala National Park and Nosy Mangabe, with dedic...

Madagascar Endemic Birds: Southwest to Eastern Rainforest

Madagascar Endemic Birds: Southwest to Eastern Rainforest

Madagascar / Antananarivo Group tour 21 days

A 21-day, four-guest bird photography journey through Ifaty’s spiny forest, Nosy Ve, Zombitse, Ranomafana and the rainforests around Andas...

Madagascar Birds & Lemurs Photography Journey

Madagascar Birds & Lemurs Photography Journey

Madagascar / Antananarivo Group tour 19 days

A 19-day photography circuit from western Madagascar’s baobabs and Kirindy dry forest to Andasibe rainforest and Akanin’ny Nofy, with a ...