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Helmet Vanga in Marojejy, Madagascar On our descent of Marojejy mountain, we were fortunate to come across this iconic bird of Northern Madagascar. Even better, it was not alone, more photos soon. Africa,Euryceros prevostii,Helmet vanga,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Marojejy,World Click/tap to enlarge

Helmet Vanga in Marojejy, Madagascar

On our descent of Marojejy mountain, we were fortunate to come across this iconic bird of Northern Madagascar. Even better, it was not alone, more photos soon.

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The Helmet vanga

The helmet vanga is a distinctive-looking bird of the vanga family, Vangidae, and is classified in its own genus, ''Euryceros''. It is mainly blue-black, with rufous wings and a huge arched blue bill. It is restricted to lowland and lower montane rainforests of northeastern Madagascar. Its diet is composed of invertebrates, predominantly insects.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 12, 2016. Captured Oct 10, 2015 11:17.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO4000
  • 400mm