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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Location: Behind Arrolodge, Masoala Peninsula, NE Madagascar | Location: Behind Arrolodge, Masoala Peninsula, NE Madagascar | ||
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| + | The Helmet Vanga Euryceros prevostii is a distinctive-looking member of the vanga family, Vangidae, with a huge arched blue bill. It is the only member of its genus. | ||
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| + | It is restricted to lowland and lower montane rainforests in north-east Madagascar. | ||
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| + | Sites where it can be found include Marojejy Strict Nature Reserve, the Masoala National Park and Mantadia National Park. | ||
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| + | Adults mainly eat large insects, but food items brought to young in the nest may be more varied , including snails, lizards, spiders and crabs. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&what=allfields&si=Euryceros+prevostii+ View more images of Helmet Vanga in the gallery] | *[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&what=allfields&si=Euryceros+prevostii+ View more images of Helmet Vanga in the gallery] | ||
[[Category:Birds]] | [[Category:Birds]] | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 2 June 2007
- Euryceros prevostii
Identification
Location: Behind Arrolodge, Masoala Peninsula, NE Madagascar
The Helmet Vanga Euryceros prevostii is a distinctive-looking member of the vanga family, Vangidae, with a huge arched blue bill. It is the only member of its genus.
It is restricted to lowland and lower montane rainforests in north-east Madagascar.
Sites where it can be found include Marojejy Strict Nature Reserve, the Masoala National Park and Mantadia National Park.
Adults mainly eat large insects, but food items brought to young in the nest may be more varied , including snails, lizards, spiders and crabs.
