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Grey crested helmetshrike

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Genus
  
Prionops

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Prionopidae

Scientific name
  
Prionops poliolophus

Higher classification
  
Prionops

Order
  
Passerine

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Similar
  
Bird, Prionops, Yellow‑crested helmetshrike, Helmetshrike, Chestnut‑fronted helmetshrike

The grey-crested helmetshrike (Prionops poliolophus) is a species of bird in the helmetshrike family Prionopidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.

It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Grey-crested helmetshrike Wikipedia