Prionops plumatus  White-crested Helmetshrike  Withelmlaksman
White-crested Helmetshrike
Kamonande, Sep 2021

A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in the surrounding thorn savanna (69% in, 31% out; recorded in 68% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents any broad-leafed woodland; a group-living species, occurring in close-knit families of 3-10 birds which, in winter, may wander widely, appearing briefly in places where not normally seen. Breeds in summer.
White-crested Helmetshrike Waterberg distribution
White-crested Helmetshrike
Modimolle, Nov 2018

White-crested Helmetshrike
Melkrivier, Feb 2018
White-crested Helmetshrike
Marken, Jun 2018
White-crested Helmetshrike
Marken, Jun 2018
White-crested Helmetshrike
Modimolle, Sep 2008

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