About the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike
The yellow-crested helmetshrike or King Albert's helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae. This large, striking helmetshrike is unique in its black plumage and bright yellow crest. Though this species has been encountered broadly across the mountains of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, there is still much to learn about this species. It is rarely reported due to the majority of its distribution occurring in relatively remote regions within the Albertine Rift, an area with ongoing armed conflict.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae) |
| Species | Prionops alberti |
| Species Codes | yechel1, YCHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike belong to?
The Yellow-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops alberti) belongs to the Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies family (Vangidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike?
The yellow-crested helmetshrike or King Albert's helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae. This large, striking helmetshrike is unique in its black plumage and bright yellow crest. Though this species has been encountered broadly across the mountains of the eastern Democratic R...
Where can I report a Yellow-crested Helmetshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crested Helmetshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yechel1, or on iNaturalist.